Solar Archives - Balitang-Mindanao

January 22, 2026

The Philippines’ Energy Wake-Up Call from Its Southeast Asian Neighbors

The Philippines faces high power costs and frequent outages, while its ASEAN neighbors keep electricity affordable through pragmatic policies.

January 20, 2026

Leviste Defends Solar Firm Ownership, Denies Legal Violations

Leandro Leviste defends his ownership of solar firms, denying any constitutional or legal violations amid a libel case vs. Palace officer Claire Castro.

January 16, 2026

From Solar Ambitions to Scrutiny: The Rise and Reckoning of Leandro Leviste

How Leandro Leviste’s bold solar ambitions unraveled under DOE scrutiny, fines, and missed renewable targets.

December 29, 2025

Lighting Lifelines: How Solar Energy Is Transforming Hospitals Across Basilan and BARMM

Reliable electricity is transforming hospitals in some of the country’s most power-challenged provinces, strengthening medical services, protecting lives, and anchoring climate-resilient development. In many parts of Basilan and the...

December 17, 2025

Discarded Solar Panels: The Hidden Threat to Our Planet

Solar panels produce clean energy, but without proper disposal rules, discarded panels threaten the environment.

November 7, 2025

Net Zero Is Not Zero Cost

Energy analysts warn that the global push for net zero may burden ordinary citizens, citing rising costs, job losses, and unequal economic impacts.

August 13, 2025

Samal’s Solar Revolution: A Clean Energy Boost for the Island

Facing costly power outages, Samal Island embraces solar energy to reduce reliance on diesel, cut costs, and support a cleaner, more resilient future.

August 4, 2025

Pinoy Celebrities and Their Green Homes

Find out how celebrities like the Kramers and Bea Alonzo are championing clean energy and sustainable living for a greener, cleaner future–and how you can, too.

July 15, 2025

Lighting up Mindanao: A Grassroots Push for Solar Power

Mindanao, the Philippines’ second-largest island, holds vast potential for solar energy thanks to its abundant sunlight and fewer typhoons compared to the rest of the country. Yet many of...

July 9, 2025

Mindanao Pushes for Energy Security Through Solar

Northern Mindanao took a bold step toward clean energy as solar advocates, experts, and businesses gathered in Cagayan de Oro for the “Mindanao Goes Solar Expo 2025.” The event,...