PLDT Inc. has tapped Energy Development Corp. (EDC) to supply power to its facilities in Davao as part of its decarbonization roadmap, which aims to further reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by around 40 percent by 2030. Know more:
PLDT Inc. has tapped Energy Development Corp. to supply power to its facilities in Davao as part of its decarbonization roadmap, which aims to further reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by around 40 percent by 2030.
When sought for comment, PLDT President Alfredo Panlilio said in a text message that the power supply deal with the subsidiary of Lopez-led First Gen Corp. involves 3.45 megawatts . “The estimated annual consumption of 16.4 million kilowatt hours is equivalent to avoiding about 12,700 kiloton.”In Visayas, Panlilio mentioned that PLDT has inked a similar deal. “Another 3.7MW for seven Visayas sites,” he said.
During the same briefing, PLDT also reported that Smart Communications Inc. is likely to utilize solar and battery energy storage for some of its cellular sites. “Solar panels with battery for cell sites is under a six-month proof of concept still. Testing under different local conditions, and for various grid types,” he added.
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