War Fuels Solar Boom in Asia

Summary

Asian nations grapple with soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war, leading to a surge in rooftop solar installations. The Philippines, heavily reliant on Middle East oil, sees a seventy percent weekly jump in solar installs and a sixfold increase in customer calls. China, the global solar gear leader, profits from the demand explosion. Consumers and busi…

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Asian nations grapple with soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war, leading to a surge in rooftop solar installations. The Philippines, heavily reliant on Middle East oil, sees a seventy percent weekly jump in solar installs and a sixfold increase in customer calls. China, the global solar gear leader, profits from the demand explosion. Consumers and businesses in the Philippines face doubled energy bills, prompting a shift to solar power. Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand eye significant rooftop

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