MSpectrum fires up Cavite solar facility

MANILA, Philippines — MSpectrum, the solar energy arm of power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has activated the new solar rooftop facility of General Trias Water Corp. (GTWC), a water utility in Cavite.

MSpectrum has turned over the P2.5-million project to GTWC that will produce around 45,350 kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean power annually, enough to energize the latter’s water pump in the province.

“We proudly celebrate the ceremonial turnover of the 33-kW-peak solar power-generating system that will help GTWC achieve their sustainability goals and realize the savings from their electricity bill,” MSpectrum COO Patrick Panlilio said.

With the operation of the solar project, GTWC is also expected to reduce its carbon footprint by about 32.3 metric tons.

Since 1995, GTWC has been serving consumers in General Trias City and the municipalities of Naic and Alfonso in Cavite, as well as select areas in Laguna, Batangas and Bulacan.

The construction and turnover of the solar facility marked the first-ever strategic partnership between the Meralco Group and GTWC.

“We are grateful for the trust given to us and the opportunity to be GTWC’s partner in achieving its sustainability goals,” Meralco senior assistant vice president Robert Galang said.

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

MSpectrum has installed more than 80 megawatts of solar rooftop projects, powering around 40,000 households since 2016.

Backed by the Meralco Group’s energy expertise and proven track record, MSpectrum offers services and solar solutions to help customers lower their electricity costs while advancing their sustainability initiatives.