Every time I stayed in Spain during the 1980s in my friend's Solar home I planned to ponder for a solar house in the Philippines. During the 1990s my house has been almost finished. 1999 me and my family moved in. Solar? No question! No decision yes! The prizes kept me breathless - and also the monthly electric bill.
Philippines, a "sunny country"... . BUT... !
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