Solar Shift Can Cut Off-Grid Power Subsidies, Study Says
The Philippine government should accelerate the shift from costly diesel power plants to solar with battery storage systems in off-grid areas. This change will cut power bills and prevent on-grid consumers from shouldering rising subsidy costs, according to a report from the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA).
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