Featured in India's solar horizon – 08-2011

Archipelago of change

The Philippines: The first solar summit, an active solar alliance, solar power plants, active PV companies and a German alliance. These look like the ingredients towards the Philippines’ successful photovoltaic journey. Or are there pitfalls along the way? pv magazine explores the introduction of solar power in the country on a large scale, and the fine print that comes along with it.

Lying in the Southeast Asian region, the archipelago of more than 7,000 islands spans over 300,000 square kilometers. The tropical maritime climate, usually hot and humid, may not make it completely optimal for photovoltaics, but that is not a hindrance in the quest for renewable energy usage as solar supporters in the county see it. …

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