FILE PHOTO: Department of Energy (DOE) facade. Images from DOE / INQUIRER FILES
MANILA, Philippines — Small power consumers can now invest in and use solar power systems faster as the government scrapped preapproval requirements, accelerating the permitting process.
A new circular from the Department of Energy (DOE) directed all distribution utilities to remove “administrative barriers” in installing small-scale solar generation systems. These include preinstallation clearances, technical permits or inspection fees.
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