BuCor explores solar power shift for prison facilities
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a private energy firm to explore transitioning its correctional facilities to solar power.
The collaboration was formalized on Monday, January 26, through the signing of a MOU between the BuCor and Romel Paradero, President of BDLS Core Energy and Construction Solutions, Inc., according to the BuCor’s statement on Tuesday, January 27.
“We have to innovate and think of ways on how to maximize our resources and going solar is the way to go to save costs on electricity," BuCor Director Gregorio Catapang Jr. said in a statement.
Under the agreement, BDLS will conduct a technical and financial feasibility study on the use of solar energy and other renewable applications in the prison system.
BuCor said the study will be conducted at no cost to the government. BDLS will submit a detailed report of its findings and recommendations, in compliance with existing laws and standards.
BuCor will provide the firm access to relevant correctional facilities and premises needed for the assessment.
Catapang said BuCor spends about P162 million annually on electricity nationwide.
Of this amount, P102 million comes from just three facilities: the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa, the BuCor National Headquarters, and the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City.
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