Odiongan, Romblon, August 20 (PIA) — Sunwest Water and Electric Company (SUWECO) is set to inaugurate its 7.5 megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant in Tablas Island, Romblon on August 21.
The Tumingad Solar Power Project, along with SUWECO’s 8.8-megawatt (MW) diesel powered generators, will address the power problem in the towns of Odiongan, San Andres, Calatrava, San Agustin, Santa Maria, Santa Fe, Alcantara, Looc, and Ferrol.
Suweco started to construct the 8.92 hectare Tumingad Solar Power Project last year and set to connect it this September to Tablas Island’s Microgrid, considered as largest Hybrid Solar-Diesel Microgrid with battery in the Philippines.
In a statement, Suweco said, its solar power plant will provide clean, green, and reliable electricty to at least 43,400 households in the whole island.
The Sunwest Water and Electric Company started its operation in Tablas Island on 2013 after entering into a power supply agreement (PSA) with Tablas Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TIELCO) to supply the 7.5-megawatt electricity requirement of the Island. (PJF/PIA-MIMAROPA/Romblon)
