“It is an initiative that is a monumental one as it lights up homes and the path forward to the country’s energy transition.”
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed stronger government support for renewable energy and clean technology projects in the country.
President Marcos made the commitment as he visited the NING*NING 6.55-Megawatt Peak Solar Rooftop Power Facility at Pasinaya Homes in Naic, Cavite — hailed as the world’s first grid-connected, utility-scale solar rooftop project within a socialized housing community.
The NING*NING Project equips 1,986 homes with rooftop solar panels, allowing them to collectively generate clean power.
The President stressed that aside from providing solar power, the project also generates revenue, which will help sustain community services such as roof repairs, street lighting, waste management, shared solar facilities, and resident training programs.
“In other words, the energy that we produce here will power a better life for the people who live in this community, but even beyond this community,” President Marcos said.
“Because although there are advantages, there are benefits to those living in this community, there is also the benefit to the grid because you are providing additional power, which we all know is something that we need.”
The President praised the project for utilizing existing rooftops, noting that no farmland is used, no livelihoods are disrupted, and no land is wasted.
President Marcos said the project is expected to reduce over 6,233 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, like removing nearly 1,000 vehicles from the road.
The President said the project’s innovative work has already earned international recognition, winning Gold for ESG Integration Excellence and Silver for Sustainable Renewable Energy Initiative of the Year at the Asian Power Awards 2025.
President Marcos then congratulated Solaris Inc., the solar energy arm of Joy-Nostalg Group, and its development arm, Raemulan Lands Inc., as well as their other partners, for showcasing Filipino innovation on the global stage.
“I believe that this community in Naic is just the beginning… Imagine what we can do if we replicate this sort of effort in neighboring communities and, later on, the rest of the country,” the President said.
The president stressed that closer collaboration between the government, private sector, and local communities is crucial for expanding renewable energy initiatives across the country, especially in the face of climate change challenges.
“Kailangan natin ng tulong ng bawat komunidad, bawat pamilya, bawat Pilipino,” the President said.
On the part of the government, the President said the administration will continue improving processes to promote, support, and accelerate more innovative renewable energy projects.
“Indeed, our collaboration demonstrates what can be achieved when the government, the private sector, and communities work together to create sustainable solutions,” President Marcos said.
“Muli, sama-sama po tayong magsikap upang makamit ang isang mas maganda at maliwanag na kinabukasang mamanahin at ipagmamalaki ng ating mga anak,” the President concluded. | PND
