Manila Water Co. Inc., in partnership with Ditrolic Energy, inaugurated its 2.5-megawatt (MWp) solar power plants in three key locations on Feb. 18, 2025, with a switching-on ceremony at the company’s San Juan Compound in Quezon City.
The water company activated the three solar power installations at the Cardona Water Treatment Plant (WTP), East La Mesa WTP, and San Juan Compound during the inauguration.
These three strategic Manila Water facilities have been installed with solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop systems, with a combined capacity of 2.5 MWp which can generate an estimated 3.6 million kWh/year.
By adding these renewable energy implements to Manila Water’s energy mix, the company is projected to mitigate 2,576 tons of carbon dioxide annually while aligning with the Department of Energy’s advocacy for renewable energy and the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan.
“In the last couple of years, we tried to make this a reality. We like to quadruple [our use of renewable energy] and grow it as much as possible,” Manila Water president and chief executive Jocot de Dios said.
“I’m glad that this time solar energy is being used to have a sustainable and efficient supply of water. It is really good for MWSS and Manila Water because it will redound to the benefit of the consumers,” said Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) chairman Elpidio Vega.
