Maynilad installs solar power farm at La Mesa pumping station
MAYNILAD Water Services, Inc. recently launched its new 1-megawatt solar power farm located inside the La Mesa Compound in Quezon City.
The west zone water provider said in a statement on Wednesday that the P100-million green energy source, which spans 8,250 square meters, is designed for optimal use for at least 40 years.
Maynilad said the solar farm is estimated to generate 10% in terms of yearly cost savings on the electricity consumption of the pumping station, which is operating 24/7.
“We operate a lot of facilities to ensure non-stop delivery of water and wastewater services. This new solar farm provides a renewable energy source that will enable us to generate energy savings and also decrease our greenhouse gas emissions,” Maynilad President and Chief Executive Officer Ramoncito S. Fernandez said.
Maynilad provides water to areas in the west zone of the National Capital Region as well as parts of Cavite province including Bacoor, Imus, Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp., which has a majority stake in Maynilad, is one of three Philippine units of Hong Kong-based First Pacific Co. Ltd., the others being Philex Mining Corp. and PLDT, Inc.
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