MSpectrum switches on solar rooftop facility in Cavite

MSpectrum Inc., the solar energy arm of Manila Electric Co., activated a new solar rooftop facility for a water firm in Cavite.

In a statement on Wednesday, the company said the P2.5-million project would power General Trias Water Corp.’s (GTWC) water pump station in Cavite. The facility is equipped with a capacity of as much as 33 kilowatts (kW), allowing it to generate 45,350 kilowatt-hours of clean electricity every year.

MSpectrum chief operating officer Patrick Panlilio said the power generating system “will help GTWC achieve their sustainability goals and realize the savings from their electricity bill.”

By energizing the facility, the water utility could cut its carbon footprint by an estimated 32.3 metric tons, translating to more than 1,400 trees planted and more than 79,000 kilometers reduced in vehicle travel per year.

The solar rooftop project would also allow GTWC to reduce its power bills.

Providing water services since 1995, the company covers General Trias City, the towns of Naic and Alfonso, and some areas in Laguna, Batangas and Bulacan.

“As its business continues to grow, One Meralco Group will continue to extend support through our suite of energy services and innovative solutions,” said Meralco senior assistant vice president Robert Galang.

In July, MSpectrum also completed the 726-kW solar rooftop facility for Japanese manufacturer Citizen Finedevice in Batangas. Citizen Finedevice is engaged in the production and sale of precise metal machined components for various gadgets and devices.

Introduced in the market last 2016, MSpectrum has been expanding its portfolio of solar rooftop projects, with solutions targeted at industrial, commercial, and residential customers.

So far, MSpectrum has installed over 80 megawatts of solar rooftop projects.

Parent company Meralco earmarked P100 billion to finance its sustainability initiatives until 2030. Among its top priorities are the reduction of system losses, energy efficiency solutions, and expansion of electric vehicle fleets and infrastructure.

Part of the investment was allocated to solar energy solutions for homes and businesses through MSPectrum.