MCT uses solar power during daylight to reduce emissions

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), a business unit of Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has begun using solar power during daylight hours to reduce carbon emissions.

On February 14, MCT started sourcing solar energy through a retail supply contract with PrimeRES Energy Corporation under the Department of Energy's Retail Competition and Open Access framework.

The terminal, located in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, is crucial for exporting agricultural products like bananas and pineapples from Northern Mindanao.

During daylight hours, MCT will rely on solar power generated by PrimeRES' systems, while it will draw power from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) at night to ensure continuous operations.

As part of its long-term plan, MCT aims to invest over $100 million in infrastructure upgrades to increase annual capacity beyond 350,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

The transition to renewable energy aligns with ICTSI's broader environmental objectives and maintains operational stability through a hybrid solution.

MCT recently secured a 25-year contract extension until 2058 for its operations and maintenance.