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Based on these visits, the DoE funded recommendations on how clean
the extension of the operations of the energy access can power solutions to
complementary diesel genset from 12 address Pamilacan's pressing
midnight to 8 a.m., thus providing 24- developmental needs.
hour electricity on the island.
Increasing access to clean and
Household connections rise reliable electricity

The project helped increased access to Kahayag sa Pamilacan has contributed
clean energy, boosting household to increasing clean energy access in
connections by 42% from 2017-2018. the community. This is indicated by the
It has also provided daytime electricity, rising number of households
which the DoE deemed sufcient for connected to the grid since the solar
two years.
PV installation. Residents have also
recognized the extended availability of
Shifts in spending on electricity bills
across all income levels indicate electricity during the daytime as the
willingness and capacity to pay more project's biggest contribution to the
for additional eight hours of daytime community. Electricity continues to be
electricity, reecting affordability. in demand, as indicated by the
willingness of households in different
Continued provision of solar energy income levels to pay for increased
was also cited as the second highest energy costs. This raises the possibility
progress the community would like to of introducing socialized tariffs for
further see on the island, despite different establishments to ensure
increasing monthly electric bills. These affordability for households while
have also contributed to the Pamilacan mobilizing resources to accommodate
Solar Credit Cooperative's pool of a demand uptick. Furthermore, clean
resources to cover its own operations. energy transition is reected in the
shift of concern from mere access and
Drawing from the ndings, the team availability to quality and stability of
p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g daytime electricity.

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