Green horizon for the nation

Earlier this month, we witnessed how a series of intense typhoons caused devastation to different parts of the country.

- JOE ZALDARRIAGA

Over the past decade, the country has experienced an annual average of 19 to 20 tropical cyclones.

However, according to state weather bureau PAGASA, recent trends suggest a slight decline in the number of storms. Despite this decrease, they are becoming increasingly severe, bringing stronger winds, heavier rainfall and more significant damage. The need to come up with sustainable solutions to address the worsening impact of climate change has never become more urgent.

Despite being a relatively low emitter of greenhouse gases compared to industrialized nations, the Philippines is among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This reality makes it crucial for the country to invest in and develop projects that contribute to global climate action. One of the steps toward this is prioritizing sustainable energy solutions- by doing so, we join the crusade against climate change and enhance our own resilience.

Last week marked a monumental leap in the nation's renewable energy (RE) journey with the ground-breaking of Terra Solar, the world's largest integrated solar power and battery storage facility. Developed by Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) and SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), Terra Solar represents a historic shift toward a more sustainable energy landscape.