The Philippines imported $407 million in solar panels in the first five months of 2026, a 145% increase year-over-year, driven by rising electricity costs and growing demand for renewable energy. The surge positions the country as a global leader in residential solar adoption and signals a significant shift toward distributed clean energy in Southeast Asia.
Rappler Philippines · Monday, 29 June 2026
The rooftop solar rush has resulted in $407 million in panel imports in the three months through May, a 145% increase from a year earlier, according to trade data from China, which accounts for most global supply
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