Gadon switches on solar power for Bataan Peninsula State University

PRESIDENTIAL Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Lorenzo «Larry» Gadon on Wednesday switched on the solar power system installed on all campuses of the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU).

Gadon said it was a zero-cost project to the government and the state university as it was financed by a private company.

He told The Manila Times that the 670-kilowatt solar power electricity will reduce the cost of operations of the six campuses of the BPSU.

«As a result, the BPSU could use its savings for its other academic requirements,» he said.

«Enhancement of academic aspects is critical to quality education. Education is one of the major factors that would help alleviate poverty,» the Palace official added.

Gadon was assisted by BPSU president Dr. Ruby Matibag and Michelle Sia, president of Philko Corp., the private partner that provided all the financing and installation of the solar system.

The BPSU's solar power system is Philko's first alternative energy project.

The next phase of the solar project, Gadon said, is the 27-hectare solar farm on the BPSU campus in Abucay, Bataan which Philko will build in partnership with a Korean company.