Manila, June 16 -- With rising household expenses, more families are exploring methods to lower costs, and one of the prominent options cropping up in conversations is solar power.

The Philippines has become China's second-largest export market for solar panels, showing the increasing local appetite for solar adoption. News reports citing an April 23 survey by Agile Data Solutions meanwhile showed that 87 percent of Filipinos are considering installing solar panels. Among those who expressed interest, costs and durability of panels emerged as major concerns.

The growing solar industry presents an opportunity for the country to capitalize on the momentum to build a more resilient and sustainable energy future. The government must step i...