2 Laus Group buildings use solar energy

PAMPANGA: The price of electricity in the Philippines remains to be one of the highest in Southeast Asia, prompting an industrywide shift towards the inclusion of renewable energy sources.

With a more active and diverse mix of power sources, the country hopes to lessen its reliance on fossil fuels and develop a more robust and environmentally responsible power infrastructure.

The Laus Group of Companies (LGC), in conjunction with German Filipino supplier of high-quality German solar systems, Philergy, recently activated solar power systems in the main buildings of Carworld Inc. and Corporate Guarantee and Insurance Company.

Taking advantage of the country’s tropical climate, the company finds efficient solutions for harnessing solar power and kickstarts its mission to lead a transformative era of sustainability in the region.

The move to sustainable energy is essential to diversifying energy resources to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. Together, the two solar-powered systems can independently produce around 500 kilowatt-peak of power, which can result in up to 50 percent savings on electric bills.

“We at the Laus Group of Companies are dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability. We are committed to transitioning to utilizing renewable energy sources wherever feasible,” said CEO and Chairman Lisset Laus-Velasco.

Laus-Velasco highlighted the strategic shift to solar energy as an essential step in advancing environmental consciousness.

Beyond the benefits to the environment, such as lower carbon emissions and the conservation of natural resources, Laus-Velasco also emphasized the low need for upkeep and extended longevity of solar panel systems.

She also teased future plans to install solar-powered systems in more Laus Group facilities across Luzon.

“This is only the beginning. We will continue to find ways to operate our facilities wherever possible through alternative energy as well as projects that will help us become more responsible caretakers of this planet,” said Laus-Velasco.