The Quezon City government has energized the first eight of 50 target public schools with solar power under its climate action and renewable energy program.
Mayor Joy Belmonte said Thursday the move reflects the city’s commitment to climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability through clean energy.
“By converting our city-owned facilities and public schools to renewable solar energy, we are taking concrete steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance our climate change mitigation goals,” she said in a statement.
The city said the installations are projected to save over PHP8.5 million annually and benefit more than 28,800 students.
The solar-powered schools are Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo High School, Carlos P. Garcia High School, Commonwealth Elementary School, Manuel A. Roxas High School, North Fairview Elementary School, Novaliches High School, Quirino High School, and San Agustin Elementary School.
A total of 1,393 solar panels were installed, with a combined capacity of 800 kilowatt-peak (kWp), equivalent to the annual electricity use of about 230 households.
The project marks the first phase of a plan to install solar systems in 50 public schools citywide.
Over the past two years, the city has also solarized major government buildings, including City Hall and three public hospitals namely Novaliches District Hospital, Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, and Quezon City General Hospital, reinforcing its push for sustainable, energy-efficient public services. (PNA)
