Phl Has Potential for Over 1,800 MW Solar Rooftop Capacity – Think Tank

The Philippines is sitting on a solar rooftop goldmine, with about 1,846 megawatts (MW) of capacity ready to power homes, businesses and industries, according to a think tank.

- By Brix Lelis

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has identified massive solar rooftop potential across 174 cities and municipalities in the country.

Of the total capacity, 1,309.64 MW were found in Luzon, 472.48 MW in the Visayas and 61.08 MW in Mindanao.

"Solar energy is not just about sustainability; it is about economic empowerment, especially for those in underserved and last-mile communities. At ICSC, we believe data drives purposeful action," ICSC executive director Angelo Kairos dela Cruz said.