Philippines sees surge in solar panel imports amid high electricity costs
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Philippine households / Energy sector
Philippines
May 2026
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Solar panel imports in the Philippines rose 145% to US$407 million in the three months through May. High electricity prices and the impact of the Iran war are driving households to adopt rooftop solar.
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