As of 2024, the Philippines contends with some of the highest electricity costs in Southeast Asia. As a result, the industry is shifting toward renewable energy sources. The country hopes to use a more active and diverse mix of power sources. In this way, it can lessen its reliance on fossil fuels and develop a more robust, environmentally responsible power infrastructure.
In Pampanga, the Laus Group of Companies (LGC) recently activated solar power systems in the main buildings of Carworld Inc. and Corporate Guarantee. German-Filipino solar supplier Philergy partnered with LGC on the project. The company takes advantage of the country’s tropical climate. It finds efficient solutions for harnessing solar power. This kickstarts 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. As a result, they could cut electric bills by up to 50%.
“We at the Laus Group of Companies are dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability. We are committed to using renewable energy sources wherever feasible,” said CEO and Chairman Lisset Laus-Velasco. She called the strategic shift to solar energy an essential step in advancing environmental consciousness. Besides lower carbon emissions and the conservation of natural resources, Laus-Velasco also pointed to solar panels’ low upkeep needs and long lifespan.
More solar plans ahead
Laus-Velasco also teased future plans. The group will install solar-powered systems in more facilities across Luzon. “This is only the beginning. We will continue to find ways to operate our facilities through alternative energy wherever possible. We will also pursue projects that help us become more responsible caretakers of this planet,” she said.
The push for renewable energy sets a precedent for others to follow. It underscores how instrumental the Laus Group of Companies has been in transforming the landscape of Pampanga. Over the years, the company has made substantial contributions to the province’s cultural, economic, and social advancement. Here’s to a brighter, cleaner future.
