The Yuchengco Group’s EEI Corporation reported that its subsidiary EEI Power Corporation (EEIPC) has inked a deal for the construction of a 145.2kWp Solar PV rooftop system with Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital (DDVMH) in Mayombo District, Dagupan City.
EEI said in a disclosure that the solar rooftop system will be comprised of 264 units of 550 watt-peak monocrystalline photovoltaic solar panels, is anticipated to yield an average annual energy output of 183,680kWh.
Additionally, it is projected to curtail carbon emission by approximately 128 metric tons annually, equivalent to planting 2,150 trees. Over its 25-year lifespan, the PV system is estimated to save DDVMH up to P20 million in electricity expenses.
Dr. Vivencio Jose P. Villaflor III, Hospital and Medical Director of DDVMH, emphasized the “hospital's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development through the adoption of clean energy sources such as this solar rooftop system we are installing in our premises through this partnership with EEI Power.”
Meanwhile, EEI Power’s General Manager Salvador M. Salire, Jr. said “It is our privilege to have been given the opportunity to partner with a well-respected healthcare institution like Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital for this environment-friendly initiative which aligns with our dedication in providing accessible and cost-effective solutions.”
A part of the Mount Grace Hospitals, Inc. network, DDVMH is a private 100-bed tertiary hospital sprawling across a two-hectare area in Dagupan City. It boasts of a team of over 150 highly-trained medical consultants and paramedical staff.
Recognized for its adherence to the latest healthcare standards, the hospital is renowned for delivering professional and personalized patient care comparable to leading institutions in the region.
EEI Power's offerings extend beyond solar solutions to encompass a range of power-related products and services, including high, medium, and low voltage equipment, as well as preventive maintenance, upgrades, power quality analysis, among others.
The firm is accredited as an electro-mechanical contractor by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board and registered as an Energy Service Company (ESCO) with the Department of Energy.