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21/12/2024

If you’re a content creator, an aspiring one, or building up an artistic portfolio — whether it’s for photography, the arts, food, or fashion — we’ve got a tip for you.

The name of the game is quality and speed. The substance of your content should resonate and appeal to your audience, and you should be able to deliver them such content in a timely manner or else no one cares about it anymore.

We’ll let you take care of your content’s substance, after all, that’s what makes you unique. For today, we’ll show you a tool that lets you shoot, create, and post content with great quality, all in one device.

OPPO’s latest flagship phone, the OPPO Find X8, combines top-notch Hasselblad cameras and AI features — not to mention a sleek and attractive design — that makes it the ultimate device for those who love shooting photos and videos for everyone to see.

Pro-grade cameras, thanks to Hasselblad

Hasselblad is one of the most prominent and reputable names in the world of photography. They’ve been around for more than 180 years and made some of the best cameras that professionals drool for.

With their credentials, it’s no surprise that OPPO has renewed their partnership with them to continue to provide the advanced Hasselblad camera system found on the OPPO Find X8.

Photography, AI, Performance: What makes the OPPO Find X8 a proper flagship

This sleek and portable smartphone is equipped with advanced cameras — so advanced you don’t need to carry your bulky camera and spend time switching lenses.

What we have here is a 50-megapixel main shooter with a large 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, with a 24mm focal length.

It takes exemplary photos with expressive contrast and vibrant colors while still being realistic. Low-light shots are also one of the best we’ve seen.

There’s also a 50-megapixel periscope-style telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and f/2.6 aperture. This 73mm lets you take your best portraits with stunning details, perfect for your next profile photo or if you have a knack for portrait photography.

The telephoto camerae is also capable of AI Telescope Zoom that lets you shoot photos and videos up to a whopping 120x zoom. That’s useful when zooming in to read texts like menu, billboards, or pretty much anything you like.

Lastly, the OPPO Find X8 is packed with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a ½.75-inch sensor and 15mm focal length. Travelers and jetsetters can easily capture photos of their favorite destinations and tourist spots that they can take home and cherish forever.

If you want your photos to stand out on social media, or you want to express your creativity using a certain look, the OPPO Find X8 comes with special Hasselblad Portrait Modes and different lighting and film simulations to give your photos a distinct look.

Vloggers and those who love treasuring memories with a moving picture will love the OPPO Find X8’s 4K 60fps Dolby Vision HDR recording. It even has a 4-mic array for better audio quality. This system is so advanced you can basically create a short film out of it.

From performance to cameras: best features of the OPPO Find X8

Make advanced edits on-device with AI, no PC needed

You spend a whole day shooting, you go home and noticed there are problems with some of the photos you’ve taken. Now, there’s no need to pull out your computer and editing software because all you’d need is built-in on the OPPO Find X8’s camera app — all powered by AI.

Say goodbye to blurry photos with the built-in AI Unblur, which is handy for fast-paced action shots. Throw in some AI Clarity Enhancer in there to make your photos sharper and more detailed.

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AI Reflection Remover is also a great tool. Are you shooting something or someone behind a glass? This tool can remove reflections like magic, so your subject is clearer and more visible.

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Of course, there’s the classic AI Eraser, which works even better on the OPPO Find X8 in removing photobombs or any objects you want to get rid off on your photos.

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So, if you’re looking for the ultimate tool for photography — an all-in-one device that aids you to the process of shooting the content up to editing it — then you’re already looking at it.

The OPPO Find X8 is now available nationwide for Php54,999. You can get it at OPPO concept stores, kiosks, and multi-brand stores, and through Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop.

To learn more about the new OPPO Find X8, check out our full review here.

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This article, From newbie to pro: Take your best photos with OPPO Find X8’s Hasselblad cameras and AI features, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

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20/12/2024

Holiday season––more specifically Christmas––is upon us again, and yes, it’s that time of the year to express your love and gratitude towards friends and family members through the traditional gift-giving.

While we’re already busy making a list (and checking it twice) of presents for different people in between study and work, we thought it would be nice to help you add these devices that will surely come in handy for the years to come. Let’s check them out.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (E-book reader)

Estimate price range: Php7,000 –– Php10,000

There are people who love nothing more but to receive books from their reading list this Christmas to help them get started for the coming year. While physical copy of books are still very much sought after, so are the number of e-book users and even those who are flexible on both.

An e-reader such as the popular Kindle from Amazon is perfect not only for bookworms, but even for students and professionals who deal with reading as part of their roles.

Basically, the e-reader itself is a device that allows the user to download online copies of various available reading materials and read on the go. It’s a portable device, most often light weight, which makes it very practical and useful especially for voracious readers who loves to take a story to read everywhere they go without the hassle of bringing the physical book.

For starters on where to purchase an e-reader, the most popular as mentioned is Amazon’s Kindle. There are various models such as the recently released Paperwhite. While there are Kindles specifically aimed for reading purposes, Amazon offers models such as the Kindle Fire which allows you to install various apps from social media to games to video streaming apps.

Nintendo Switch Lite (Gaming console)

Estimate price range: Php9,000 — Php10,000

For the gamer in us and the people we know, the Switch is a wonderful addition in our lives. The Switch Lite was released years back in 2019, but its relevance today continues as we see more people––whether young or young-at-heart––still carrying the different Nintendo Switch models (original, Lite, and OLED). The game library also continuously releases fresh titles.

Now, why suggest the Lite model? First, the device was made to be portable and easy to carry compared to the other two models. Its compact build allows you to play and go whether you’re hopping from one public transportation to another or constantly shifting from playtime to your daily tasks.

Switch Lite is a perfect gift for the gamers who simply can’t leave their consoles at home and have to get back on the game wherever they go. It’s also the kind of console for people who appreciate their gadgets as something personal and special.

Sky Projectors (13-in-1 Planetarium Galaxy Projector for Bedroom)

Estimate price range: up to Php1,500

This goes to those of us who enjoy stargazing and would perhaps go beyond the surface and view outer space.

Sky projectors make our interstellar dreams come true by turning the room into a planetarium-like ambiance. It’s the kind of device that projects the billions of stars, galaxies, planets on our ceiling which creates a dreamy, cozy atmosphere perfect for sleep or simply for setting up your vibe.

With that said, these projectors come in many models with various settings and features––some are even more scientifically accurate than others––allowing you the option to choose the view the projector should flash.

Most sky projectors in the online market offers an aurora borealis ambiance along with the night sky, incorporating the phenomenon’s bright colors in contrast with the night sky, giving your room more color. This is similar with those projectors that include discs for the user to input; these discs contain various ambiances you can switch according to their mood. Still more sky projectors also offer bluetooth options where you can download certain applications on your phone to control your desired atmosphere.

While we talked about sky projectors here, another option could be the ocean ambiance, projecting soft, calming water onto your room walls.

Fujifilm Instax Cameras (Instant Camera)

Estimate price range: Php6,000 — Php13,000

If you have family or friends who enjoy photography or simply taking photos to record memories, instant cameras are the way to go. Not to mention, these polaroid photos produce a sense of nostalgia that not only make memories, but is a memorable device itself.

The appeal for instant cameras stemmed not only from its blast-to-the-past idea of using handhelds, but also the way it can instantly develop or print the shot taken on the spot.

Unlike our early cameras from the 2000s where we have to approach a photography store to have the films printed into the pictures we see in our parents’ albums, instant cameras such as the most commonly bought Instax models from Fujifiilm, have the photo cards developed through a printing feature on the camera itself.

This kind of shoot and develop on-the-go allowed the generation of today to trade the photos for keepsakes, pinning them up on their room walls and even office desks. The cameras are also fairly easy to use, most models having an easy-to-comprehend instructions and features unlike cameras for professional photography. You just have to choose the right one that works for you or your loved ones.

JBL Tune500 BT (Headphones)

Estimate price range: Php1,500

You don’t have to think very hard when it comes to headphones or earphones because these devices are sought after not only during the holiday season, but on a daily basis.

Headsets and earplugs serve multiple purposes, mainly for listening to music or streaming one’s favorite series or film especially during travels whether on long trips or the daily commute from home to school/work and back.

It’s also much needed for those who do their work online, as well as those who enjoy gaming. Whatever the purpose may be, these audio devices are perfect for everybody.

Romoss PHC10 (Powerbank)

Estimate price range: Php1,000 — Php2,000

It’s surprising how we don’t see a lot of people giving or even requesting powerbanks for such occasions such as Christmas. It’s literally one of the most useful technologies there is especially in a time when game consoles, mobile phones, and other gadgets are with us every day.

Powerbanks are also not that expensive these days except if you are aiming for those with unique designs and longer charging capacity.

These devices are also everywhere: online market, in Miniso, Cyberzone, you name it. While there are powerbanks that range from Php2,000 and even Php6,000, these are mostly the kind where that include other unique features more than the plug-and-charge purpose, and usually these are those that are heavy and allows more than one device to use.

Most basic powerbanks, however, are only around Php1,000 to Php2,000. It’s a wonderful addition to someone you know who frequently uses his devices even while they travel, or those who are always on the road. It’s definitely something they can use for quite a long time.

Huawei Watch Fit 3 (Smartwatch)

Estimate price range: Php6,000 — Php7,000

Another great techy gift idea are smart watches. We’ve seen the rise of smart watches side-by-side with the continuous development of smart phones mainly because smart watches are often connected to phones in order to access their various features.

Unlike the classic wristwatch parents would sometimes pass down to us, smart watches do not only tell you the time, but offers useful apps such as for keeping track of your health indicators.

Connecting the smart watch to your phone unlocks still more features ranging from such as sending you notification updates from social media, controlling the music you are listening to, and even serving as a toggle for shooting photos and videos on your phone’s camera.

Xiaomi Sound Outdoor 30W (Bluetooth speakers)

Estimate price range: Php1,000 — Php3,000

Finally, we have bluetooth speakers––also known as portable speakers––for those who enjoy sharing their music or watching their favorite shows with others.

There are people who prefer the solitude and personal space headphones and earphones offer, but having portable speakers are for those who prefer to listen to their music and don’t mind having it on full blast. This is excellent for those who prefer to listen to songs or even lofi music while doing their daily routine, especially if the tasks involve moving around the room.

Portable speakers are also sought after for those movie nights with friends and family, giving your device’s audio a huge boost to experience that cinema-at-home vibe. Of course, there is also the fact that we belong to a culture that values parties and having upbeat music blasted first thing in the morning––even if there are no particular events such as festivities or celebrations.

With that said, this is definitely the kind of gift that one would treasure either personally or sharing it with family and friends.

Give your special someone an upgrade with these gadgets

There are so many unique presents we give and receive every year particularly during holiday season with family members coming home to the country to spend

Christmas, or using those Christmas bonuses to treat ourselves and perhaps give ourselves gifts.

Developers in the field of technology has not only become creative, but practical as well to the point we can buy affordable yet inexpensive devices to surprise our loved ones.

Whether you choose to give a gadget to your friends or family members this year, or you wish to buy yourself something tech-savvy, we hope that this list gave you some ideas on what you can carry towards the new year.

This article, 8 tech gift ideas for your loved ones this Christmas, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

Holiday season––more specifically Christmas––is upon us again, and yes, it’s that time of the year to express your love and gratitude towar...

20/12/2024

The world has been more connected than ever in the last decade, making reliable Internet a crucial part of our daily lives. Today, whether we use the Internet for work or leisure, no one can deny the change it brought, especially during and after the pandemic.

The Emerging Digital Powerhouse Index is a study conducted by Airgain, an American wireless connectivity solutions company that evaluated several factors, including average internet speeds, mobile pe*******on, digital skills, and progress in deploying 5G. The study also included affordability and educational indicators, including enrollment in tertiary education.

The data was gathered on the said areas for 37 countries tracked by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and normalized so that each country received a score out of 100 on each criterion.

The results were underwhelming for the Philippines, as we ranked 33rd out of the 37 countries on the list. This reveals the slow progress of the country’s telecommunication sector relative to our peers despite the efforts to improve the country’s Internet connectivity.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) led the top 10 with a score of 440, followed by Finland (431) and South Korea (407).

Here’s the rest of the Top 10:

UAE – 440

Finland – 431

South Korea – 407

United States – 406

Denmark – 405

Qatar – 401

Singapore – 393

Norway – 390

Netherlands – 383

Australia – 377

The study showed that the UAE ranked highest for its 5G connectivity and significantly leads in the average mobile download speeds, at 360 Mbps, compared to neighboring Middle East countries like Qatar (344 Mbps) and Kuwait (232 Mbps). These three countries have the fastest mobile Internet speed in the world.

On the other hand, the study shows that Denmark and Singapore offer the most affordable broadband.

See also: PH lags behind Asia-Pacific neighbors in 5G speeds, availability

For the worst performers, Nigeria (0), Indonesia (135), South Africa (138), Mexico (170), and the Philippines (174) are the bottom five countries for digital connectivity.

Here’s the rest of the bottom 10:

28. Italy – 271

29. Chile – 229

30. Thailand – 218

31. India – 207

32. Brazil – 183

33. Philippines – 174

34. Mexico – 170

35. South Africa – 138

36. Indonesia – 135

37. Nigeria – 0

It’s a tale of two halves as four Asian countries led the top performers in the research, but four Asian countries were also included as the worst performers on the list.

Dr. Ali Sadri, CTO at Airgain, said, “Reliable connectivity is key for a modern world, and countries who neglect their infrastructure and investments in technology risk being left behind.”

The Philippines currently has three major players in the wireless telecommunications industry, led by PLDT’s Smart Telecommunications, Globe Telecoms, Inc., and DITO Telecommunity.

This article, PH among the worst countries in terms of digital connectivity — study, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

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19/12/2024

New Russian cyberspies Gamaredon have been uncovered to use BoneSpy and PlainGnome spyware families to spy on and steal data from Android users.

According to Lookout, the first to discover the two malware families, BoneSpy has been around since 2021 while PlainGnome came out in 2024. They apparently target Russian-speaking countries.

Also known as “Shuckworm”, Gamaredon is suspected to be under Russia’s Federal Security Agency, and its operations are closely linked to Russia’s national geopolitical interests.

BoneSpy and PlainGnome are the first recorded cases of Gamaredon attacks, but it’s believed that the group behind it used different malware tools.

It is said that BoneSpy is usually being spread as trojan Telegram apps or by dressing up as Samsung Knox. It is based on the open-source DroidWatcher, which has been around since 2013.

See also: How to get rid of Android malware from your smartphone

Development for BoneSpy peaked in 2022 and has numerous capabilities like collecting SMS messages, taking pictures from the camera, capturing screenshots, and reading device notifications.

Meanwhile, PlainGnome is much newer and Lookout said it’s still being actively developed. It features a two-stage installation process that makes it much less conspicuous and more versatile.

It has all the capabilities of BoneSpy, with the addition of features like JetPack WorkManager, which steals data when the device is idle to avoid detection.

Lookout noted that neither malware is present on Google Play Store. So to keep your device safe, make sure to only download apps from official sources.

Via: Bleeping Computer

This article, BoneSpy, PlainGnome malware targets Android phones to steal data, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

New Russian cyberspies Gamaredon have been uncovered to use BoneSpy and PlainGnome spyware families to spy on and steal data from Android u...

19/12/2024

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System, a.k.a PhilGEPS, as part of the government’s effort to embrace digital transformation.

Launched at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City last Friday, DBM said that the PhilGEPS eMarketplace was designed to make the government procurement process more inclusive.

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The platform simplifies the registration and bidding process so MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) and other smaller businesses can participate.

As per DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, government agencies and procurement entities can simply ‘Add to Cart’ their common-use supplies and equipment (CSE). The products available will come from reputable and competent suppliers.

Pangandaman likens the platform to mainstream e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada, highlighting how simplified the process is. It is said that the procurement process will be shortened to 60 days from the previous 3 months.

The platform will also help fight corruption by verifying merchants and suppliers to ensure they meet the technical specifications and budget requirements of the procuring bodies.

This article, DBM launches PhilGEPS eMarketplace, govt’s online procurement system, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System, a.k.a PhilGEPS, as part of ...

19/12/2024

AI is one of the biggest buzzwords in the mobile space this year. But the question is, do users actually use them? Well, we don’t have to wonder as a survey from SellCell.com has the consensus.

As per the survey, 73% of iPhone users and 87% of Samsung owners say that the AI features available on their devices “add little to no value” to them.

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The survey was conducted on 1,000 users from each brand — users who own devices such as the iPhone 16 series and Samsung Galaxy S24 series.

Although, the said users are actually interested on AI features, but they are just not impressed by it when they tested it out. It is said that 47.6% of the surveyed iPhone users find the AI features are “very” or “somewhat” important factors when deciding a smartphone to buy, while only 23.7% of Samsung users are interested.

However, when asked if Apple Intelligence “currently adds significant value” to their usage, only 11.1% of iPhone users agreed and 64.7% answered with “not very valuable.”

However, 58.4% of iPhone users haven’t even tried any of the new features yet. Most of them reasoned that they hadn’t updated to the latest version yet (57.6%), 36.7% found that they were not useful, while 18.2% tested them and found them inaccurate.

Those who actually used Apple Intelligence found that the Writing Tools are the most useful (72%), followed by Notification summaries at 54%, Priority messages at 44.5%, Clean Up in Photos at 29.1%, and Smart Reply at 20.9%.

Meanwhile, 51.9% of Samsung Galaxy AI find little to no value with the new AI features.

Those who actually use it found the Circle to Search as the most useful (82.1%), followed by Photo Assist (55.5%), Chat Assist (28.8%), Note Assist (17.4%), and Browsing Assist (11.6%).

This article, Users find Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI useless, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

AI is one of the biggest buzzwords in the mobile space this year. But the question is, do users actually use them? Well, we don’t have to w...

18/12/2024

POCO has introduced two new devices in India — devices that may also arrive in markets like the Philippines.

We’ve already talked about the POCO M7 Pro on a separate article, so today, we’ll be focusing on the cheaper model they released, the POCO C75 5G. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, while the 4G-only model that came out in November had a Helio G81 Ultra.

There’s a large 6.88-inch IPS screen on the front, with a high 120Hz refresh rate, but only an HD+ resolution. A waterdrop notch holds the 5-megapixel selfie camera, while the rear has a sharp 50-megapipxel main shooter with a Sony sensor.

Keeping the lights on is a relatively large 5,160mAh battery with 18W charging. It runs on Android 14-based HyperOS and will receive two major Android upgrades.

The POCO C75 5G is now listed in India with a single 4GB/64GB model that has an introductory price of INR7,999 (~Php5,600). No confirmation yet if it will come to the Philippines.

POCO C75 5G Specs

Android 14, HyperOS

Dual SIM, Dual standby

6.88-inch HD+ IPS display, 1640 x 720 pixel resolution, ~260ppi

120Hz refresh rate

600-nits peak brightness

2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 octa-core processor

4GB RAM

Adreno GPU

64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD

5-megapixel front camera

50-megapixel (f/1.8) + ?-megapixel rear cameras, LED flash

Side-mounted fingerprint scanner

Single loudspeaker

HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G

WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth 5.3

GPS, GALILEo, GLONASS, BDS

FM radio

USB-C

Dimensions: 171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2mm

Weight: 212.4g

Colors: Enchanted Green, Aqua Bliss, Silver Stardust

5,160mAh non-removable battery, 18W wired charging

This article, POCO C75 5G: Snapdragon 4s Gen CPU, 6.88″ HD+ 120Hz display, 5160mAh battery, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

POCO has introduced two new devices in India — devices that may also arrive in markets like the Philippines. We’ve already talked about t...

18/12/2024

The POCO M7 Pro 5G is now out on the global market.

POCO also unveiled the C75 5G, but for today, we’ll be focusing on the POCO M7 Pro 5G, which is powered by a MediaTek dimensity 7025 Ultra, with up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.

We have a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED screen on the front, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and a 20-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

On the back, there’s a 50-megapixel main shooter with a bright f/1.5 aperture, optical image stabilization, and uses Sony’s LYT-600 sensor. Sadly, there’s no ultra-wide lens.

A 45W adapter will recharge the 5,110mAh battery. The device is only 7.99mm thick, weighs 190g, and is IP64 dust and water-resistant. Xiaomi also included stereo speakers with volume boost mode.

For the software, it still ships with Android 14-based HyperOS but is confirmed to receive two OS upgrades and four years of security patches.

The POCO M7 Pro 5G is now listed in India for INR14,999 (~Php10,400) for the 6GB/128GB and INR16,999 (~Php11,800) for the 8GB/256GB variant. International release details are yet unknown.

POCO M7 Pro 5G Specs

Android 14, HyperOS

Dual SIM, Dual standby

6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~395ppi

120Hz refresh rate

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2100-nit peak brightness

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

2.5GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra octa-core processor

6GB/8GB RAM

IMG BXM-8-56 GPU

128GB/256GB internal storage

20-megapixel front camera

50-megapixel (LYT-600, f/1.5, OIS) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) rear cameras, LED flash

Under-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock

IP64 dust and water resistant

Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio

HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G

WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth 5.3

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

IR blaster

USB-C

Dimensions: 162.4 x 75.7 x 8mm

Weight: 190g

Colors: Olive Twilight, Lavander Frost, Lunar Dust

5,110mAh non-removable battery, 45W wired charging

This article, POCO M7 Pro 5G: Dimensity 7025 Ultra CPU, 120Hz OLED, 5110mAh battery, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

The POCO M7 Pro 5G is now out on the global market. POCO also unveiled the C75 5G, but for today, we’ll be focusing on the POCO M7 Pro 5G...

18/12/2024

The Philippines is located near the equator, which means we have a lot of potential to use solar energy. For instance, we can install solar panels on roofs to decrease electricity costs and contribute to the environment, but that rarely happens.

So, why is the adoption of solar technology still very low?

Though it’s easy to think that the culprit for solar power adoption is the high upfront cost of materials and installation, a new study by Dr. Rosalina Palanca-Tan from Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) found other factors besides the price.

The research surveyed 403 respondents and highlighted other issues and challenges related to the low adoption of solar power in households despite its benefits in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

How much does solar panel installation cost in the Philippines?

The Philippines has one of the highest electricity rates in Southeast Asia, as high as approximately Php11.50 per kilowatt-hour, particularly if compared to our neighboring countries. The price of electricity alone should be enough to show the potential long-term savings.

Homeowners also recognize the positive effects of installing RTSP for the environment as a long-term investment, but there are other hindrances.

For instance, the upfront cost of installing home rooftop solar power (RTSP) is high, easily exceeding hundreds of thousands of pesos, which makes the one-time expense particularly challenging for most households.

For context, the minimum wage in Metro Manila is Php645, which is not feasible for low-income earners and may not even be enough for middle-income earners.

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What are the other reasons for the low adoption of solar tech?

Despite the high installation cost, the survey found that the price is not the lone factor and does not systematically influence the respondents’ willingness to adopt solar power.

The study included other factors in the adoption of solar technology:

Quality features, such as brands and specifications of materials.

Maintenance service provisions, guarantees, and reputation of installers.

Perceived quality of the installations.

It showed that since the initial investment is high, it’s crucial to find ways to ensure that it won’t go to waste by avoiding buying low-quality solar panels or hiring inefficient contractors.

Government intervention to encourage public

The study also showed that despite 82%, or about four in five surveyed households, expressed some interest in using solar panels, only 20% had first intentions, which is still too low relative to the potential benefits.

That’s why the study suggests stronger government intervention and public education campaigns, including improving net metering rates, financing assistance, and accrediting RTSP providers to improve consumer confidence.

Do you have solar panels at home? Can you please share your experience?

This article, Low adoption of solar tech in PH not only because of upfront cost — Ateneo study, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

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