BUGALLON, Pangasinan, Mar. 15 (PIA) - - The construction of a solar power plant here has commenced and is expected to provide safe and renewable electric power that will benefit the next generations of Pangasinenses.

A virtual  program was led by Aboitiz Power Corporation, PV Sinag Power, Inc., Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Provincial Government of Pangasinan and Bugallon local government recently.

Aboitiz Power Corporation (APC), which owns and operates the largest renewable energy in the country, believes that the province of Pangasinan is partnering with the energy revolution that the country needs to change people’s perceptions on the use of renewable energy resources.

Vice President David Aboitiz of APC said it is capable of creating 147 million kilowatt hours of clean energy in a year which is equivalent to the annual power consumption of 60,000 families.

Pangasinan Governor Amado Espino III expressed his gratitude to Aboitiz Power Corporation for implementing the said project.

 “Through this multi-billion project, we are truly blessed to cement our partnership with Aboitiz Power Corporation in harnessing the power of the sun to bring clean energy to our homes, our offices and our industries. On behalf of the Provincial Government of Pangasinan, we assure you of our full support in the implementation of this essential project, ”said Gov. Espino.

Bugallon Mayor Mely Espino also thanked the APC for choosing their town in the construction of the program.(JCR/JPD/RPM, PIA Pangasinan)