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Solar power booms in Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costs

Al Jazeera

Published 17 Oct 2026, 9:12 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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With Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.

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