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CleanTechnicaabout 1 month ago

Philippine Pension Fund for Gov’t Retirees Powers Solar Rooftops

Key Takeaway

A substantial government-backed financing program in the Philippines unlocks a new, large-scale market for residential rooftop solar, presenting a significant opportunity for solar developers and installers.

AI Summary

  • The Philippine Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has launched the ₱12.5 billion ($223 million) Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) program.
  • This program provides financing for rooftop solar installations for GSIS members, aiming to mainstream solar as a household financing category.
  • The initiative creates a significant new market opportunity for solar developers and installers in the Philippines by providing a large, government-backed financing mechanism for residential solar projects.

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Article Content

A new loan program from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is positioning rooftop solar not just as a cost-saving option, but as a mainstream financing category for Filipino households. The state-run pension fund has earmarked ₱12.5 billion ($223 million) for the Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), allowing members to ... [continued] The post Philippine Pension Fund for Gov’t Retirees Powers Solar Rooftops appeared first on CleanTechnica .