MANILA, Philippines — Nine public schools in Makati have shifted to using solar panels under the city government’s ongoing sustainability projects.
Mayor Abby Binay led the ceremonial launch of the solar panel project at San Antonio National High School on Thursday. She emphasized the significance of leading by example in promoting sustainability and raising awareness about the impact of climate change.
“As a city, we have a responsibility to protect the environment and address the effects of climate change. The use of solar panels in schools is just one step toward achieving our goal of creating a more sustainable and resilient city. By investing in solar panels for our public schools, we are taking a step toward a greener, more sustainable future for our beloved city,” she said.
San Antonio National High School has reported that 88 percent of its recent total electricity consumption came from collected solar power energy, while the remaining 12 percent was sourced from the usual electric distribution utility company.
The project aims to shift 25 public elementary and high schools in Makati to using solar energy. San Antonio National High School is one of the first schools to install fully operational solar panels.
The solar panels are designed to produce enough energy to power the schools during daylight hours, with excess energy being fed back into the grid, Binay said.
The project’s next phase will cover 10 more public schools in the city.
Other schools that have started using solar panels include Makati High School, East Rembo Elementary School, Makati Elementary School, Pembo Elementary School, San Antonio Village Elementary School, Nicanor Garcia Elementary School, Tibagan High School and Rizal Elementary School.