Solar Community Meetup

ABOUT

A one-day event aimed at bringing together stakeholders from the local solar industry across various regions in the Philippines. This meetup offers an opportunity for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration, fostering stronger connections within the solar community.

Who is this for:
Solar companies

Businesses involved in the solar energy sector looking to connect with industry peers and expand their network.

Local building & electrical contractors

Contractors interested in integrating solar solutions into their services and expanding their knowledge of solar systems.

Renewable energy companies

Companies in the broader renewable energy field seeking to collaborate with solar industry leaders and expand their impact.

Solar equipment suppliers & service providers

Suppliers and providers of solar equipment, technology, and services who want to engage with potential partners and customers.

Solar enthusiasts

Individuals passionate about solar energy who want to learn, engage, and connect with others in the industry.

Local stakeholders

Government, business, and policy decision-makers who can contribute to the local solar energy ecosystem, including: Local Government Units (LGUs), Distribution Utilities (DU), Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Chamber of Commerce.

Why you should attend

Develop local solar ecosystems
Join a structured pipeline-building activity
Collaborate across sectors
Shape the future of solar adoption
Develop local solar ecosystems

By attending, you’ll be part of the effort to connect and strengthen key industry stakeholders, playing a role in growing your local solar ecosystem.

Develop local solar ecosystems
Join a structured pipeline-building activity
Collaborate across sectors
Shape the future of solar adoption
Join a structured pipeline-building activity

The event serves as an essential pipeline-building activity for the New Energy Academy (NEA) and Solar Innovation Program (SIP), giving you the chance to be directly involved in impactful initiatives for the solar industry.

Develop local solar ecosystems
Join a structured pipeline-building activity
Collaborate across sectors
Shape the future of solar adoption
Collaborate across sectors

This is a prime opportunity to promote collaboration between businesses, government agencies, and advocacy groups, contributing to the formation of a regional solar industry alliance.

Develop local solar ecosystems
Join a structured pipeline-building activity
Collaborate across sectors
Shape the future of solar adoption
Shape the future of solar adoption

Help gather and analyze regional solar adoption data to identify key opportunities and challenges, and play a part in shaping the policy recommendations that will drive future growth in the sector.

Timeline

August 20, 2025

Solar Community Meetup – Cebu

August 28, 2025

Solar Community Meetup – Calabarzon

September 2, 2025

Solar Community Meetup – Davao

September 5, 2025

Solar Community Meetup – Dipolog

Agenda topics

  1. Government programs and laws supporting solar energy
  2. Net metering and distributed energy resources
  3. Regional solar industry overview
  4. Panel discussion – “Strengthening the solar ecosystem through policy, supply, workforce, and market education”
  5. Navigating importation and tax processes for solar equipment
  6. Solar financing options
  7. The regional EV landscape and solar opportunities
  8. Technical and policy insights on solar-powered EV charging
  9. Solar design and sales made simple with OpenSolar
  10. Pathways to industry and government incentives
  11. Overview of the Solar Innovation Program
  12. Overview of New Energy Academy