MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia are turning to rooftop solar power as costs climb due to the Iran war. China is the biggest provider of clean energy technology and poised to profit from that higher demand. Its exports of solar equipment hit a record high in March as global interest in solar power surged. The Philippines is in the midst of a national energy emergency. A survey of 20 local solar companies there indicates a 70% increase in weekly installations and a six-fold jump in customer inquirers since the conflict began. Experts say continued Iran war-caused demand will cement China’s lead in the renewable energy sector.
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