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Philippines: Solar Energy Powers Cement Plants
4 Feb
Summary
- Holcim Philippines partners with Peak Energy for solar power.
- 25 MWp solar installation powers plants in La Union and Bulacan.
- Project aims to cut CO2 emissions by 28,500 tons annually.
Holcim Philippines is set to power its cement manufacturing plants with clean energy through a new long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Peak Energy. This collaboration introduces one of the largest behind-the-meter solar installations in the Philippines.
The project involves a 25 MegaWatt-peak (MWp) solar capacity, distributed between Holcim's facilities in Bacnotan, La Union (13 MWp) and Norzagaray, Bulacan (12 MWp). This initiative is projected to generate around 40 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity annually.
This significant solar deployment is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 28,500 tons each year. This reduction is comparable to removing 6,000 cars from the road annually, highlighting a substantial environmental benefit.
