PNOC Partners with WindStream Energy to Develop Hybrid Renewable Solutions in Remote Filipino Communities

The Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) has partnered with WindStream Energy Technologies India Pvt Ltd., an Indian renewable energy solutions provider, to implement hybrid renewable technology systems in the Philippines. Through this collaboration, PNOC and WindStream aim to improve energy access and sustainability in off-grid communities by combining diesel-powered generation with solar and wind power.

Founded in 2013, WindStream Energy Technologies provides hybrid renewable energy systems to approximately 38 countries. PNOC highlighted that utilizing the SolarMill will expedite the government’s electrification objective due to its compact size, facilitating easier deployment and installation in remote areas. The collaboration is also anticipated to bolster the hybridization program of the National Power Corporation for its small power utility group in off-grid areas.

The hybridization technology system developed by Windstream Energy Technologies is a modular and scalable energy solution capable of integrating solar energy and wind turbine wind magnet generators, PNOC stated in a press release on Monday. By combining these three sources of energy, the initiative aims to provide a sustainable solution for off-grid communities that relies on diesel-powered generation as their primary source of electricity. This collaboration is expected to contribute significantly towards achieving the government’s goal of universal electrification in the country’s remote areas.