{"id":66572,"date":"2024-10-18T12:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T04:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=66572"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:52:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T04:52:01","slug":"berde-renewables-installs-2-6-mwp-rooftop-solar-energy-system-at-befcs-bulacan-production-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2024\/10\/18\/berde-renewables-installs-2-6-mwp-rooftop-solar-energy-system-at-befcs-bulacan-production-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Berde Renewables installs 2.6 MWp rooftop solar energy system at BEFC&#8217;s Bulacan production facility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Berde Renewables, a key player in the renewable energy sector, has teamed up with Big E Food Corporation (BEFC), the makers of the well-loved Lemon Square snacks, to install a 2.6 MWp rooftop solar energy system at the company\u2019s production facility in Meycauayan, Bulacan under a solar power purchase agreement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The solar pv systems are expected to generate over 3,681.77 MWh of energy annually, helping BEFC save on electricity costs while also cutting down its carbon emissions by around 2,500 tons of CO2 per year. The project is one of many initiatives Berde Renewables has rolled out as it continues to expand its footprint in the Philippines, empowering businesses to make the shift to greener, more sustainable energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patrick Zhu, CEO of Berde Renewables, noted that this partnership aligns with the company\u2019s broader efforts to foster energy transition across the country.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis collaboration with Big E Food Corporation is one of several we\u2019ve established this year, demonstrating our commitment to accelerating the energy transition here in the Philippines. By helping companies like BEFC make the switch to renewable energy, we\u2019re not only reducing carbon footprints but also providing them with a sustainable solution to manage rising energy costs,\u201d Zhu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Big E Food Corporation, the project is a significant move toward improving operational sustainability.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor decades, Lemon Square has stood for quality and innovation, and this project reflects our commitment to those values,\u201d said EJ Vergel De Dios, BEFC\u2019s Head of Corporate Strategy and Planning and CEO of Lemon Square Bakery Treats. \u201cBy shifting to solar energy, we\u2019re not only cutting down on emissions but also setting ourselves up for a more efficient and future-ready operation. It\u2019s a reflection of our dedication to both our consumers and the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The installation of the rooftop solar panels at BEFC\u2019s Bulacan facility is part of the company\u2019s continuous effort to explore energy solutions that align with its goals of sustainability and innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The solar pv systems are expected to generate over 3,681.77 MWh of energy annually, helping BEFC save on electricity costs while also cutting down its carbon emissions by around 2,500 tons of CO2 per year. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":66573,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[96,2727,1656],"class_list":["post-66572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-technology","tag-technology-adaption","tag-technology-investment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66572\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}