SM leads solar shift across PH

Major Philippine retail and manufacturing firms are accelerating the deployment of solar energy in their operations, moving to secure power supply and manage rising costs as the country enters the high-demand Christmas season.

- By GABRIELL CHRISTEL GALANG.

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Wednesday, Dec. 10, that SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has expanded its solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop capacity to 59 properties, involving 200,000 solar modules covering 65 hectares (ha) of rooftop space.

The expansion brings SM Prime closer to its target of 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) in rooftop solar capacity.

“SM Prime’s achievement sends a clear message: sustainability can be accessible, visible, and part of daily life. The DOE is proud to work with companies that take the initiative to build a healthier and more energy-secure future for all Filipinos,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.