The rising popularity of solar energy gave way for more people and businesses to go solar in the Philippines. Recent milestones that solar energy in this country of more than 7000 islands has achieved are two large malls in Iloilo City going solar.

• Gaisano City mall in La Paz has installed a 1.03 megawatt solar power system on their rooftop which can supply 50% of the mall’s daytime electricity needs.
• Robinson’s Mall Iloilo installed the largest grid-tied photovoltaic system in the city with 2404 solar panels in their roof.

These are just recent undertakings in the Philippines involving commercial solar systems. In the past couple of years, many malls in this island republic have switched to solar energy to supply their electricity needs. These solar power systems may not supply all of their electricity but at least 50% of their needs are taken from the sun.

Malls Going Solar

In the years 2014 and 2015, several businesses in the Philippines opted for a cleaner energy source in their buildings and establishments. These were the years that recorded the most intense summer heat in the country. Too hot summers are not new to Filipinos, but the summers of the last couple of years made them realize the impact of global warming to the world. It has indeed become extremely hot. And this is why malls became the perfect hangout.

It has to be acknowledged that some malls are doing their share of helping the environment. Malls that installed solar panels to supply some of their electricity also cut off a great percentage of their carbon output. This is a great help in slowing down or maybe even stopping climate change.

Here are some malls with photovoltaic systems on their roofs:

• SM North Edsa – the world’s biggest solar powered mall in 2014
• SM Mall of Asia
• SM Dasmarinas
• Robinson’s Place Palawan
• Ayala’s Marquee Mall in Pampanga
• City Mall in Roxas City

Solar Power Companies

It is quite impressive that businessmen in the Philippines are making a way to give back to Mother Nature. Making partnerships with solar panel suppliers in order to use a more sustainable and cleaner energy source is something to be proud of.  Soon even small buildings will follow these huge malls’ lead in using renewable energy.

Solar power companies like Solrev Philippines will provide the equipment needed for your solar power system. At Solrev Philippines, they are not only committed to providing you with the best solar panels but also with the education about solar power that you will need.