Advent Upgrade Solar and Ortigas Land Corporation signs power purchase agreement. (L-R) AdventEnergy VP - Retail Sales & Services Catherine Del Villar-Pasilaban and Upgrade Energy Philippines President & CEO and AUSI Chairperson Ruth Yu-Owen signs a 20-year PPA, which includes the installation and utilization of a solar PV system, with Ortigas Land, represented by VP and Head of Ortigas Malls Arch. Renee Bacani and Chief Finance Officer Davee M. Zuniga.
San Juan City, Metro Manila – Ortigas Land Corporation has partnered with Advent Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), the joint venture between Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables, Inc. and Upgrade Energy Philippines, to install a 1,587.20 kilowatt-peak solar photovoltaic (PV) system as part of a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) that will power GH Mall.
“At Ortigas Land, our trajectory reflects a commitment to progress that goes beyond development. We do this by creating places that remain meaningful over time," said Ortigas Land Vice President and Head of Ortigas Malls Arch. Renee Bacani.
By integrating renewable energy into its flagship estate, Ortigas Land said that it aims to elevate the lifestyle experience of the Ortigas Community through a sustainable facility management approach that is both environmentally responsible and community-focused.
“As we celebrate our 95th year, this partnership with AUSI strengthens the sustainable foundations of GH Mall,” Bacani shared. “It ensures that we continue to create an environment where businesses can thrive and where the stories of families within the Ortigas community can grow and unfold for generations to come.”
AUSI said that the 20-year PPA is designed to support the sustainable growth of GH Mall, providing the estate with energy security and operational cost optimization.
“We are proud to be a partner in environmental stewardship for Ortigas Land as they continue to build great places for life,” said AUSI Chairperson and Upgrade Energy Philippines President and CEO Ruth Yu-Owen.
“Through this 20-year collaboration, AUSI will deliver a solar solution that not only supports the operational goals of GH Mall, but also enhances the everyday experiences of Filipino families and mall-goers who have made these spaces part of their own life stories” she added.
AUSI develops, builds and operates distributed solar solutions catered to large commercial and industrial consumers.