Prov’l gov’t realizes P5.6M savings due to solar power initiative

November 11, 2026

CyberCenter rooftop solar project also in Bacolod City to go online this month.* **(Capitol PIO / Abanse Negrense photo)**

The provincial government of Negros Occidental realized more than ₱5.6 million in electricity savings for harnessing power from the sun.

Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson revealed that from September 2025 to September 2026, solar installations at the Provincial Capitol, Negros Residences, and Food Terminal Market produced combined savings of ₱5,611,442.22.

At the Capitol Building, the provincial government realized a savings of ₱2,634,782.63 in electricity bill; Negros Residences – ₱1,686,870.77 saved from October 2025 through September 2026; Food Terminal Market: ₱1,289,788.82 saved during the same period.

The CyberCenter rooftop solar project, meanwhile is expected to go online by the end of November and will bring total system capacity to 901.7 kilowatts.

Gov. Lacson is encouraging residents to consider adopting solar energy at home, especially amid rising electricity costs.* (EYA)