First Gen, HCG team up for solar project

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has partnered with the Philippine unit of Taiwan-based bathroom equipment manufacturer HCG for a solar project in Cavite.

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First Gen recently signed a deal with Hocheng Philippines Corp., also known as HCG Philippines, to construct a 660-kilowatt (kW) solar power plant inside the latter's 10-hectare manufacturing facility in Dasmariñas, Cavite.

With the strategic collaboration, HCG Philippines is expected to reduce its carbon footprint and save on electricity expenses.

Eugene Lin, HCG Philippines senior vice president and officer-in-charge, said the partnership with First Gen demonstrates the company's sustainability commitment.