Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Embarks on 3MW Solar Power Project in the Philippines

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Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc., a Philippine subsidiary of Japan-based Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., has initiated a two-phase rooftop solar power project at its shipyard in the West Cebu Industrial Park, Balamban. The 3MW project, implemented in collaboration with Tsuneishi Holdings (Cebu), Inc., is being executed by Tsuneishi Green Energy Philippines, Inc. The first phase, already operational, features a 1.1MW solar setup on the office and dormitory buildings of Tsuneishi Technical Services (Phils.), Inc., supplying electricity directly to the shipyard. The second phase, scheduled for completion in 2026, will add 1.9MW of solar panels at the car park and facilities of Tsunetetsu (Cebu), Inc. This project aligns with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority's initiative to promote environmentally responsible operations in economic zones.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc. is undertaking a 3MW rooftop solar power project in two phases to promote environmentally friendly operations in the Philippines.
  • The project, implemented in association with Tsuneishi Holdings (Cebu), Inc., aims to utilize renewable energy sources, particularly solar power, to reduce the company's reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
  • Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc. has collaborated with Tsuneishi Green Energy Philippines, Inc. for the installation of the solar power systems in both phases of the project.
  • The project's first phase is already operational, featuring a 1.1MW solar setup on the office and dormitory buildings of Tsuneishi Technical Services (Phils.), Inc., providing electricity directly to the shipyard.
  • The second phase, scheduled for completion by 2026, will add 1.9MW of solar panels at the car park and facilities of Tsunetetsu (Cebu), Inc., increasing the overall capacity of the solar power system.
  • The project aligns with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority's (PEZA) program to encourage environmentally responsible operations in economic zones, supporting the Philippines' goal of promoting sustainable development.

Statistics:

  • The total capacity of the solar power system is expected to be 3MW when both phases of the project are completed.
  • The project has already achieved a 1.1MW capacity in its first phase, generating electricity directly to the shipyard.
  • Phase 2 of the project aims to add 1.9MW of solar panels at the car park and facilities of Tsunetetsu (Cebu), Inc.
  • The project is expected to be completed by 2026, with the second phase scheduled for completion at that time.
  • The Philippine Economic Zone Authority's (PEZA) initiative aims to promote environmentally responsible operations in economic zones, supporting the Philippines' goal of promoting sustainable development.

Sources:

  • Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc. press release
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. website
  • Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) website
  • Global Data Point article, 2022