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Solar energy fuels Bohol's ecotourism growth

BOHOL, the Philippines' first Unesco Global Geopark, is harnessing renewable energy (RE) to support its booming tourism industry. With a remarkable 313-percent surge in visitors in 2023, the island taps into clean energy solutions to meet growing infrastructure demands. Central to these efforts is the Dagohoy Solar Power Project (DSPP), the island's first large-scale solar farm.

DSPP uses 40,000 Trinasolar Vertex modules with a capacity of 27 MWp (megawatt-peak) to generate 41,000 MWh (megawatt-hour) of electricity annually. It is a collaboration between Dagohoy Green Energy Corp., a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, the Department of Energy and Bohol local government units; its clean energy powers approximately 18,000 homes and major tourism sites, including the Chocolate Hills, a unique natural wonder of cone-shaped hills, and the Tarsier Sanctuary, home to one of the world's smallest primates.

The DSPP «illustrates the vital role of RE in meeting the growing demand for clean power,» said Elva Wang, group director of Southeast, South and Central Asia, Trinasolar Asia-Pacific, a global leader in smart photovoltaic and energy storage solutions.

Trinasolar's weather-resistant high-performance bifacial Vertex modules are built to thrive in harsh environments, ensuring reliable performance for years. Their impressive energy yield and low degradation rate help reduce operational costs and maintain long-term efficiency. This innovation guarantees consistent power generation even in remote or weather-prone areas, making them suitable for ecotourism destinations like Bohol.

The DSPP plays a critical role in Bohol's sustainability strategy by reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 28,642 metric tons annually. It has created over 600 local jobs during construction, boosting economic and business activities in the area.

Maria Victoria Olivar, PGEC's vice president for business development and commercial operations, called the DSPP "… a great step for Bohol's sustainable future… This project also strengthens Bohol's clean energy adoption and resilience."

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