Solar self-consumption: Growing trend in the Philippines for commercial rooftops -Phoenix Solar completed first 0,7 MW project

08/09/2016 | Print view

Commercial rooftops installations on shopping malls, like here in Manila or on industrial rooftops are growing. - © Schletter — © Schletter

Commercial rooftops installations on shopping malls, like here in Manila or on industrial rooftops are growing.

The growing trend for self- consumption of solar electricity in countries like the Philippines offers business opportunities also for European and German based companies. Phoenix Solar recently completed a first 0.7 MW commercial rooftop installation and will start two other projects with 1.8 MW.

The most recent project executed on the Philippines from Phoenix Solar is a 0.7 MW commercial rooftop installation optimized for own consumption. Continental Temic Electronics Philippines Inc., the owner of the solar PV system, which was commissioned recently, is using the generated electricity in its manufacturing plant for advanced sensors, chassis and safety components, as well as transmission controllers and actuators.

Projects on two malls

At the same time, preparations are underway to start the works on two further commercial photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of 1.8 MW. Phoenix Solar Philippines is in charge of design, procurement and construction of rooftop installations on two malls in the Visayas Region owned and managed by Robinsons Land Corporation, one of the Philippines' leading real estate companies.

Designed for self-consumption

The solar systems are designed for own use only and will be able to cover a significant part of the malls' consumption during day time. Completion and commissioning are scheduled for August, 2016. The systems combined will generate a yearly total of 2,200 MWh, avoiding 1,050 Tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year, equivalent to the CO2 consumption of 48,000 trees. (HCN)