Meralco unit Spectrum powers plastics maker’s solar facility

A SUBSIDIARY of listed power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has energized a solar-powered facility of Alphatech Development Corp. as the latter adopts more sustainable business operations.

In a press release on Wednesday, Meralco’s MSpectrum, Inc., or more known as Spectrum, launched Alphatech’s 856.80 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar rooftop project its manufacturing plant in Guiguinto, Bulacan.

Patrick Henry T. Panlilio, Spectrum’s chief operations officer, said the project is the first step in Alphatech’s move towards more sustainable operations.

“Working in a highly competitive industry requires efficiency to cut down costs and resiliency to survive changes in regulations and we are glad that we are able to help Alphatech find solutions to achieve operational efficiencies using clean energy generated from this solar project,” he said.

“Consistent with Meralco’s mandate to promote and utilize clean and sustainable energy sources, we strive to provide our customers with safe, affordable and reliable solar solutions. We do this by keeping our supply chain efficient and maintaining high standards in parallel with quality control measures for each step of our end-to-end service,” he added.

Alphatech’s facility is expected to generate approximately 1.125 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy yearly and will allow the company to save about P3.3 million in energy costs annually.

The company is expected to cut its carbon footprint by an estimated 802 metric tons, which is equivalent to more than 82,000 trees planted and 3.194 million kilometers reduced in vehicle travel a year.

Allan Keith G. Castro, Alphatech senior vice-president, described the facility’s inauguration as “a huge win” for the company and the community in which it operates.

“I’ve laid out the challenge to our company’s leadership team to seek ways to drive environmental sustainability in our day-to-day operations, and this is a major step in that direction,” he said.

Alphatech is a unit of the Plastimer group of companies, which provides plastic products and related services.

Spectrum is a renewable energy provider that offers end-to-end technical capabilities, including solutions to businesses and communities.

Alphatech, which entrusted its first solar project to Spectrum, joins the roster of local and foreign companies that engaged the Meralco group for their sustainability goals through clean energy.

Spectrum offers solutions that it tailor-fits for industrial, commercial, and residential customers by looking into their energy consumption behavior. It is backed by Meralco’s energy expertise and proven safety track record.

The renewable energy company has been providing services and solutions to help customers reduce their costs.