MSpectrum and Excelitas Partner For Solar Rooftop Project In Laguna

MSpectrum Inc., a wholly owned solar subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has entered into a partnership with Excelitas Technologies Philippines Inc. to install a solar rooftop system at Excelitas’ manufacturing plant in Cabuyao, Laguna.

ENABLING SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS. MSpectrum, Inc. and Excelitas Technologies Philippines, Inc. have signed a contract to install a solar rooftop system to supply clean power to the latter’s manufacturing plant in Laguna. In the photo (from left to right): MSpectrum Head of Commercial Services Rodolfo B. Lim, Jr., MSpectrum President and CEO Ma. Cecilia M. Domingo, Excelitas Senior Director of Operations Enrique M. Sonoy, Jr., and Excelitas Senior HR Manager Nicasio A. Castillo, Jr. | Photo: MSpectrum, Inc.

The agreement, officially signed by key representatives from both companies—MSpectrum Head of Commercial Services Rodolfo B. Lim, Jr., MSpectrum President and CEO Ma. Cecilia M. Domingo, Excelitas Senior Director of Operations Enrique M. Sonoy, Jr., and Excelitas Senior HR Manager Nicasio A. Castillo, Jr.—marks a milestone in the collaborative efforts to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints within the manufacturing sector.

Under this partnership, MSpectrum will install a 116 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar facility at Excelitas’ Laguna plant, targeting completion by December 2024.

This project is projected to generate approximately 165,998 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy annually, enabling Excelitas to slash its carbon footprint by an estimated 118.2 metric tons.

This reduction is equivalent to planting over 5,430 trees or cutting down more than 470,000 kilometers of vehicle travel each year.

"Partnering with MSpectrum is a step in the right direction for Excelitas Technologies Philippines as we do our part in being a good corporate citizen by harnessing the benefits of renewable energy. We look forward to doing more in the future," said Enrique M. Sonoy, Jr., Senior Director of Operations at Excelitas Technologies Philippines.

For MSpectrum, this project underscores their dedication to providing sustainable energy solutions that help businesses achieve their financial and environmental goals.

“With MSpectrum as their solar solutions provider, Excelitas is assured of world-class quality and reliable service throughout the duration of the solar project. MSpectrum is committed to delivering a solution specifically designed to help the company realize its financial and sustainability goals through solar energy,” remarked Patrich Henry T. Panlilio, MSpectrum’s Chief Operating Officer.

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a US-based industrial technology leader, specializes in delivering innovative and high-performance photonic solutions.

These solutions, encompassing illumination, optical, optronic, sensing, detection, and imaging technologies, cater to a diverse range of global customers. Backed by Meralco's extensive energy expertise and robust safety record, MSpectrum is poised to offer tailor-fit solar solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential clients.

Their strategic partnerships and deep understanding of energy consumption behaviors position them as a key player in the Philippines' transition towards sustainable energy.

The solar rooftop project between MSpectrum and Excelitas Technologies not only highlights the growing commitment to renewable energy but also sets a benchmark for future collaborations aimed at fostering sustainable industrial practices.

As the world shifts towards greener solutions, partnerships like this pave the way for a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.