By Girlie Bernardez | Project Leader
Foundation University distinctively known as the first solar-powered academic institution in the whole Visayas Region, Philippines with an on-grid, zero batery system. It's primary objective of this solar project is to reduce the carbon footprint, save energy and cost.
Relying on this alternative energy source, the amount of power varies on weather conditions. As documented by the insitution's buildings-in-charge, it saves 40% of the energy consumption every month.
Summer months in the Philippines started in March and onto May. Energy generation from this project has started to double. Studies have proven that solar panels work best when the sun shines everyday and summer months have longer daylight. The strength and angle of the sun varies every season and does its raduation and strength. These factors greatly affect the electricity generation of the solar panels.
Studies also show that energy generation happens between 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. which best explains the energy generation to be twice as much during this season.
The energy load generated from the solar panels are utilized for the university operations in 2 campuses in Dumaguete City as well as in its extension locations in Amlan and Tanjay City, Negros Oriental.
The university aims to be 100% solar powered as we continue to be an eco friendly environment.
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