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Off-grid Palawan gets solar aid
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have deployed three Mobile Energy Systems (MES) in Palawan.
These solar-powered, battery-equipped units are designed to provide electricity to off-grid and remote communities in Palawan, ensuring the continued operation of critical infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and emergency communications.
The MES units were developed under the USAID Energy Secure Philippines program to enhance energy security and resilience in disaster-prone regions.
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla stated that these systems will contribute to reduced fuel costs and improved energy access in isolated areas.
A 70-kWh MES unit is expected to save up to PHP480,000 annually in fuel costs, while a 50-kWh unit can save over PHP389,000.
The National Power Corporation Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG) will install the MES units.
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