Solar Community Meetup

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 and 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 and 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.

Agenda

8:00 – 9:00 am
Attendance Checking
9:00 – 9:20 am
Context Setting

Talking Points: NEX intro, about SCM
Potential Speakers: NEX PH

9:20 – 9:50 am
Keynote 1 on Government Programs and Laws

Potential Speakers: DOE

9:50 – 10:20 am
Keynote 2 on Net Metering and Distributed Energy Resources

Talking Points: Guidelines, compliance, tips, etc,
Potential Speakers: DU / EC

10:20 – 10:30 am
AM Break
10:30 – 12:00 nn
Panel Discussion

Talking Points: Regional context analysis
(panelist guide and questions to be prepared by NEX PH)
Potential Speakers:
Invited panelists:

  • DOE
  • LGU
  • EC
  • DU
  • 2 solar companies

Moderated by: Event Partner

12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch and Networking