SOLAR-POWERED WATER SYSTEM. A solar-powered water system built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Barangay San Guillermo, Lipa City, Batangas province. Similar projects were built by the agency in Barangay Castillo, Padre Garcia town, and Barangay Catandala in Ibaan. (Photo courtesy of DPWH Batangas 4th DEO)
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Public Works and Highways in Calabarzon (Region IV-A) has announced the completion of three solar water system projects in Batangas province that are expected to provide residents with reliable supply.
In a phone interview on Thursday, engineer Jehela Roxas, head of the agency's 4th District Engineering Office (DEO), shared details about the integration of solar power technology into water systems in Barangay Castillo, Padre Garcia town; Barangay Catandala in Ibaan; and Barangay San Guillermo in Lipa City.
He said the projects were funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2023 at a total cost of PHP10 million. The care and maintenance of these facilities are supervised by the respective beneficiary barangays.
The projects, Roxas added, feature the installation of elevated tanks, waterworks systems, solar-powered submersible pumps, powerhouses with solar panels, and pipelines.
Notably, the project in Padre Garcia, situated within the Padre Garcia Polytechnic Compound, has significantly enhanced water accessibility for the educational institution and students.
“These solar-powered systems provide a cost-effective and reliable water supply, even during power outages,” de Roxas emphasized. “They also reduce electricity consumption and promote a safe, healthy, and productive environment for local residents.” (PNA)
