The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have signed an agreement to explore hybrid solar and wind energy solutions for underserved communities.
In a report by the Inquirer, PNOC President and CEO Oliver B. Butalid and CICC Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos led the signing ceremony, emphasizing the partnership’s role in addressing energy gaps in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).
The memorandum of agreement was formalized on February 28 at the National Cybercrime Hub in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Ramos stated that the initiative aims to provide sustainable and efficient energy sources for remote locations. He noted that PNOC’s leadership in renewable energy made them an essential partner in the project.
Meanwhile, Butalid explained that the agreement aligns with PNOC’s mission to deliver energy solutions to underserved areas. He added that this project would introduce hybrid solar and wind technology to the Philippines for the first time.
The technology, already in use in India, South America, and Indonesia, offers greater capacity and reliability than standalone solar power.
The CICC plans to deploy the hybrid energy solution in 10 locations nationwide as part of the agreement.
This partnership underscores the government’s push for renewable energy innovation to expand access to sustainable power solutions.
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