NAGA CITY, Philippines — Mayor Leni Robredo is set to finalize an agreement with two private companies for the implementation of a solar power project for the Naga City government, following authorization from the Sangguniang Panlungsod to negotiate and enter into a formal contract.

This came after the city government launched today, April 23 the Naga City Hall Rooftop Solar Power Project, which aims to install 200 photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftops of the Raul S. Roco Library and the Naga City People’s Hall.

The project donor, Emerging Power, Inc., represented by Joseph Nocos, and contractor Ecological Energy Technologies, Inc., led by Fowell Justin “Icko” Tan, have committed to provide their products and services at no cost to the city government.

Nocos said the 200 solar panels, valued at around P1 million, will help reduce the city’s electricity expenses by minimizing reliance on power supplied by the local electric cooperative. He emphasized that the panels will be provided free of charge.

With the project in place, the city government is expected to cut its monthly electricity expenses by as much as P70,000 from an average consumption of about P200,000.

The partner companies said their support is aligned with Robredo’s vision of improving the quality of life of Naga residents, especially at a time when the city government has limited resources to undertake such projects.

Aside from the solar panels, Emerging Power, Inc. will also donate heavy equipment, including an excavator, dump trucks, wheel loaders, fuel trucks, water trucks, and a service vehicle.

Robredo expressed her gratitude to the two private firms, noting that their support will help the city avoid additional expenses. I via Jason Neola