Manila Water’s solar facility at its San Juan Compound. As El Niño and power supply pressures drive higher energy demand, Manila Water continues to expand its renewable energy use to support efficient and more sustainable operations. —Photo from Manila Water
MANILA, Philippines — With El Niño and a national energy emergency threatening the country, Manila Water is speeding up its shift to renewable energy and improving the current energy efficiency of its facilities.
These conditions have driven higher electricity demand and elevated power costs nationwide, while also increasing the energy requirements of water utilities for pumping, treatment, and distribution.
In response, Manila Water has been working to reduce its dependence on the grid while improving how energy is managed and used across its systems.
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