The ongoing power crisis in Siquijor clearly shows the risks of depending on just one centralized fossil fuel-based energy source. As an off-grid island, the Province of Siquijor Electric Cooperative (PROSIELCO) depends solely on the Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR), a diesel power plant operator with a 20-year power supply contract. This left Siquijor fully dependent on one company’s operation and planning. Even with multiple diesel generators, it still failed to meet demand starting in May 2025, leaving the island without enough power during a critical time. However, it doesn't have to be this way, as other off-grid islands [...]