Meralco to Power May Harvest’s Operations with Solar Energy
PARTNERING FOR GREEN ENERGY OPERATIONS. In photo are (from left to right) MSpectrum Head of Commercial Services Rodolfo “Jay” B. Lim Jr., Meralco First Vice President and Head of Customer Retail Services Charina P. Padua, MSpectrum President and CEO Ma. Cecilia M. Domingo, May Harvest Chairman Efren M. Martinez, May Harvest President and General Manager Claire Marie G. Cortes, and May Harvest Vice President and Finance Manager Maria Khristina M. Fontillas.
The solar company of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has teamed up with poultry meat processor May Harvest Corporation for a solar energy project that will support the latter’s commitment for sustainable and responsible business operations.
MSpectrum Inc. will install a 1.3-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar generating system in May Harvest’s tolling processing plant and another 45-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar facility in its head office – both in Sta. Maria, Bulacan.
Once operational, the two solar projects will generate approximately 1,711,060.00 kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually.
“The cumulative 1.3- MWp solar installation will provide May Harvest with over P12 million in energy savings per annum and around 1,200 tonnes of carbon footprint reduction per year—this is equivalent to planting 56,000 mature trees, or reducing vehicle travel emissions by almost 5,000,000 km,” MSpectrum President and CEO Ma. Cecilia M. Domingo said.
For his part, May Harvest Chairman Efren M. Martinez said, “Apart from providing protection, we can now use our roof for solar panels. We are very happy we have solar power to operate our facility more sustainably and reduce our carbon footprint.”
Backed by Meralco’s energy expertise and proven safety track record, MSpectrum offers tailor-fit solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential customers through an in-depth understanding of energy consumption behaviors and strategic partnerships with world-class technology partners.
The collaboration with MSpectrum builds on the long-standing partnership between May Harvest and Meralco.
“Gone are the days when a customer’s engagement with Meralco starts and ends when we power up your business. As your end-to-end energy solutions partner, One Meralco goes beyond just delivering stable and reliable power,” Meralco First Vice President and Head of Customer Retail Services Charina P. Padua said.
The company also heeded Meralco’s call to participate in the government’s Interruptible Load Program (ILP).
“We would also like to express gratitude to May Harvest for voluntarily de-loading to help manage demand in the Luzon Grid and prevent rotational power interruptions during times of low supply.” Padua added.
Meralco and its subsidiaries provide end-to-end energy solutions that support local industries which are crucial to achieving sustainable growth and food security in the country.#