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GUGU LOURIE | Energy of youth spreads affordable solar light
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Hleziphi Siyothula-Mtshizane’s company is giving sales jobs to young people and making small solar-powered packages available in townships and rural areas, writes Gugu Lourie.
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Euro Weekly News
· Jun 26, 2026
NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe
As Europe continues its transition toward renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most effective ways for households []
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jun 30, 2026
Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise
The Philippines is witnessing a sharp demand rise on rooftop solar installations as households seek to reduce soaring electricity bills, according to Reuters. The country has the highest residential electricity prices in Southeast Asia, due to limited government power subsidies. Top power distributor Meralco has raised electricity tariffs by about 10 since the US-Israeli war [] The post Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis
People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...
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· Jul 12, 2026
Monkey magic on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula
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· Jul 7, 2026
June sunshine produces record amount of solar energy
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