Aboitiz Upgrade Solar and TDK Philippines contract signing. Photo shows (front, L-R) UGEP COO Pieterjan Vanbuggenhout and AboitizPower Vice President – Head of Retail Sales & Solutions Gina Camacho-David formalizing a rooftop solar deal with TDK Philippines Corporation, represented by President & CEO Masatoshi Shindoh and Vice President Noel Aquino, during the event with team members from both companies as witnesses.
Aboitiz Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), the joint venture between Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables, Inc. (APx) and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), has partnered with electronics manufacturing company TDK Philippines Corporation (TPC) for the installation of a 5.65 megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system across two of the latter’s manufacturing facilities in Laguna.
The project, which will use more than 9,000 solar panels, is expected to generate nearly 8 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable energy annually.
“Through this collaboration with TPC, we are proving that rooftop solar solutions can deliver both environmental responsibility and business performance to critical industries at scale,” said UGEP Chief Operating Officer Pieterjan Vanbuggenhout.
Aboitiz Power Corporation Vice President for Retail Energy Sales, Solutions, and Services Engr. Gina Camacho-David added that the partnership is a culmination of shared values of innovation, sustainability, and a deep sense of responsibility.
“Our philosophy of ‘Always-on Innovation’ is aligned with TDK’s values of strategic vision, courage, and trust,” she said. “We are proud to help contribute to the ‘TDK Transformation’ and accelerate progress for a sustainable future.”
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, TDK Corporation is a global leader in electronic materials and components. In the Philippines, its manufacturing facilities supply critical parts for industries worldwide. “By integrating renewable energy into our operations, we are taking concrete steps to reduce our carbon footprint, enhance energy efficiency, and contribute to a cleaner energy future for the Philippines,” said TDK Philippines Corporation President and CEO Masatoshi Shindoh. “This also drives innovation in materials, processes, and software technologies that advance the transition to a sustainable future.”
