The Manila Times

EDC, Gaisano Capital inaugurate Iloilo solar rooftop system

- VOLTAIRE PALANA

LOPEZ- LED Energy Developmen­t Corporatio­n ( EDC) and Gaisano Capital have inaugu solar rooftop system at Gaisano Iloilo City on January 11.

The solar rooftop system, currently the largest in the percent of the mall’s daytime load, resulting in significan­t savings in electricit­y cost for Gaisano Capital.

More importantl­y, the system tons of carbon dioxide annually.

“The solar rooftop systems have come down in price and will continue to do so. We will harness solar so we can provide cleaner and more affordable energy options to our customers. Both the customers and environmen­t win so it’s a business we are committed to,” EDC President and COO Richard Tantoco said in a statement on Thursday.

“We are happy to see the completion of our largest solar rooftop project and provide - tomers. We are one with EDC in promoting the use of and enhancing our operations with cleaner energy technologi­es. This is our own contributi­on to reduce the negative impacts of climate change,” Gaisano Capital Vice President for Operations Edmund Gaisano, Jr. said.

EDC and Gaisano Capital have - stallation of similar solar rooftop malls on Panay Island.

The project is EDC’s initial venture in the solar rooftop industry and the latest addition to the company’s clean energy portfolio which includes 1,169 MW of solar energy.

EDC is the largest producer of geothermal energy and one of the leading renewable energy companies in the country.

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