It was my first media event with Greenpeace as I attended the recently concluded Greenpeace Solar Roof Challenge.
The event happened within Bonifacio High Street grounds and it was a delight especially for those who do not have the knowledge or capability to start a solar powered home or office. There are a number of solar powered solutions from solar panels to specialized items for charging phones and other devices.
Another obstacle to start up a solar powered place is the money. Aside from Pag-ibig fund, the guys from BDO also offering a solar power related loans from Php 100,000 to Php 999,000 but so far they are only open for offices but those who want to apply for their homes can also sign in for an applications
I knew a bit on putting up a solar-powered home but I am happy that I learned that you can have the simple solar panel (wattage depends on your need and budget) and inverter to power up your home even without the deep cycle battery if you are in a tight budget. Those car batteries can also be used as an alternative. More and more remote provinces are going into the said renewable energy to charge their lanterns and phones for everyday use.
They also have their ambassadors like Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Jun Sabayton, Illlac Diaz and Sab Magalona-Bacarro to encourage more people to go solar.
