As of 2024, the Philippines contends with some of the highest electricity costs in Southeast Asia, prompting an industry-wide shift toward 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, environmentally responsible power infrastructure.
In Pampanga, the Laus Group of Companies (LGC), together with German-Filipino solar supplier Philergy, recently activated solar power systems in the main buildings of Carworld Inc. and Corporate Guarantee. Taking advantage of the country’s tropical climate, the company finds efficient solutions for harnessing solar power, kickstarting its mission to lead a transformative era of sustainability in the region.
Cutting Costs, Cutting Carbon
The move to sustainable energy is essential to diversifying energy resources and reducing the country’s carbon footprint. Together, the two solar-powered systems can independently produce around 500 kilowatt-peak of power, potentially cutting electric bills by up to 50%.
“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, who called the strategic shift to solar energy an essential step in advancing environmental consciousness. Beyond lower carbon emissions and the conservation of natural resources, Laus-Velasco also pointed to solar panels’ low upkeep needs and long lifespan.
Laus-Velasco 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,” she said.
The push for renewable energy sets a precedent for others to follow, underscoring how instrumental the Laus Group of Companies has been in continually transforming the landscape of Pampanga. The company has made substantial contributions over the years to the province’s cultural, economic, and social advancement. Here’s to a brighter, cleaner future.
