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(Photo: Presidential Communication Office of the Philippines)
The largest and only solar irrigation system in the Philippines was officially inaugurated on June 10. The local government has applied renewable energy to agricultural projects, reducing the use of fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions. This initiative not only helps to increase crop yields but also provides an opportunity to sell excess electricity to the national grid, providing additional income for farmers.
Solar panels boost farm yields
Located in Isabela province on Luzon Island, the solar irrigation system cost PHP 65.77 million (about USD 1.1 million) and took eight months to build. A total of 1,056 solar panels were installed, generating 739,200 watts of electricity to power two submersible pumps.
