Philippines: First solar power plant in Western Visayas inaugurated

Philippines: First solar power plant in Western Visayas inaugurated

The first solar power plant established in the province of Iloilo and the
entire Panay and Guimaras islands was formally inaugurated on Thursday.
Governor Arthur Defensor Sr was joined by Miag-ao Mayor Macario Napulan in
gracing the inauguration of the 5.67 megawatt solar power plant of Cosmo
Solar Energy Inc. (CSEI) in Brgy. Narat-an, Miag-ao.

CSEI President and Chief Executive Officer Rodolfo Golez, Jr. said the power
plant, albeit small and startup, embodies the realization of a dream and the
Filipino spirit of passion, craftsmanship and hard work.

He said the project was conceptualized in 2012 and with the help and support
of the local government of Miag-ao and the province of Iloilo it has come to
reality.

Golez recalled that they have encountered many hindrances along the way but
because of the encouragement from Defensor and his business partners, he was
able to overcome the obstacles.

Defensor thanked Golez and his group for investing in renewable energy in
the province. He said solar power plants are a big help in addressing
climate change.

Napulan also thanked CSEI for choosing the municipality of Miag-ao as the
site of their project.

He said their municipality is proud to host the first ever solar power plant
in this part of the country.

Golez disclosed that they have invested PHP745 million for the establishment
of the solar power plant which sits on a 15-hectare property in Miag-ao.

He said CSEI is also planning to put up another solar power plant in the
adjacent property which is already part of the town of San Joaquin.

Golez said the second phase intends to provide an additional 6.5 MW of solar
power into the national grid.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded CSEI with a 25-year solar energy
contract for the development of the facility.

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Ref:
http://www.update.ph/2016/09/first-solar-power-plant-in-western-visayas-inau
gurated/9297

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John Diecker
APT Consulting Group Co., Ltd.

www.aptthailand.com