Solar for Whom? Lessons from Pakistan's Rooftop Boom for the Philippines
The Philippines is seeing a rapid adoption of rooftop solar due to high electricity rates and falling panel prices. Concerns are rising about potential disparities in access, mirroring Pakistan's boom, where economic inequality affected adoption. The Philippines may face similar challenges.
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