Iran war energy crisis sparks Philippine solar boom

EnergyBusinesses report installations jumping several hundred percent over last six monthsWorkers from solar company Solva Energy install solar panels on the roof of a house in Antipolo, the Philippines, on July 06. © Getty ImagesRAMON ROYANDOYANAugust 19, 2026 12:16 JSTMANILA -- The Philippines is experiencing a sharp rise in rooftop solar installations as customers, both residential and commercial, scramble to hedge against skyrocketing electricity costs driven by the Iran war energy crisis.