The Philippines adopted an ambitious national goal to increase the share of renewable energy in its power generation mix to 35 percent by 2030. New policies and technologies can help the nation enhance its energy security, say industry experts.
The majority of these savings were in China, Japan, India, Vietnam and South Korea. Countries like the Philippines and Thailand which lag in solar capacity have also avoided millions in fossil fuel spending, new research shows.
As India and Pakistan struggled to cope with soaring temperatures this month, experts warn lack of access to cooling tech like AC, fridges and fans will cost lives and livelihoods.