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

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-17T10:12:01+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/solar-power-booms-in-philippines-as-war-on-iran-spikes-energy-costs?traffic_source=rss
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/solar-power-booms-in-philippines-as-war-on-iran-spikes-energy-costs-13d9d1/

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

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