Aboitiz Upgrade Solar, Inc. (AUSI) will install a 1.27 megawatt-peak (MWp) grid-tied rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the facility of the country’s largest dried fruit producer.

In a statement on Friday, June 13, Aboitiz Upgrade said it has partnered with Profood International Corp. to help four of its buildings operate on renewable energy (RE).

Once completed, this would be AUSI’s first rooftop solar installation in the region and is slated for completion toward the end of the year.

Justin Uy, chief executive officer of Profood International Corp., expressed gratitude over the company’s partnership with AUSI, stating that “by transitioning further into renewable energy, we are making a clear statement: sustainability is not a distant ambition, it is a present priority.”

“We are proud to stand alongside a partner like AUSI, an organization that shares our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a greener tomorrow.”

Gina Camacho-David, vice president and head of retail sales and solutions in AboitizPower Corporation, added “As one of the country’s largest exporters, their innovative shift to solar energy showcases how clean power can scale with industry.”

Pieterjan Vanbuggenhout, UGEP’s chief operating officer, further noted that their partnership with AUSI would solidify the company’s sustainability ambition.

“By integrating solar energy into their operations, Profood is not only reducing emissions but also setting a strong example of how renewable energy can support both business performance and environmental responsibility,” he said.

AUSI develops, builds, and operates distributed solar solutions that is catered to large commercial and industrial consumers. It is a joint venture between AboitizPower, Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables, Inc. (APx), and Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. (UGEP).

Profood, on the other hand, is an international food brand whose products include a wide variety of dried and frozen fruits, preserves, purees, concentrates, and juices.

According to Prodoof, 65 percent of its gross income helps rural communities through hiring local workers during mango cultivation and harvesting seasons.