Quezon City has broadened its renewable energy push, completing solar power system installations in 20 public schools as part of a citywide drive toward sustainable infrastructure.
The active campuses belong to an ongoing solarization effort targeting 25 public schools throughout the municipality, with setup operations currently underway at the remaining five locations.
According to municipal records, the operational solar networks generated over 524,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity between January and June 2026. This energy production yielded more than ₱6 million in utility cost savings during the first half of the year.
The transition aligns with Quezon City’s Green Building Code mandates, which encourage the conversion of public structures into solar-reliant facilities.
Mayor Joy Belmonte previously outlined a vision to expand solar technology across all municipal public schools, noting that reduced utility expenses would free up capital to upgrade campus infrastructure and support student welfare programs.
Belmonte recently oversaw the launch of new solar arrays at San Bartolome High School, Novaliches High School, and San Agustin Elementary School.
Equipped with 170 solar panels, San Agustin Elementary School is slated to trim its annual utility costs by roughly ₱930,000. Novaliches High School, featuring a matching 170-panel setup, is projected to save around ₱489,000 yearly, while San Bartolome High School expects annual savings near ₱410,000.
The 20 sites with fully operational systems include:
- Novaliches High School
- San Agustin Elementary School
- Manuel A. Roxas High School
- Quirino High School
- Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo High School
- Carlos P. Garcia High School
- Commonwealth Elementary School
- North Fairview Elementary School
- Ramon Magsaysay Elementary School
- T. Alonzo Elementary School
- Placido del Mundo Elementary School
- Batasan Hills National High School
- San Bartolome High School
- Tandang Sora Elementary School
- Judge Feliciano Belmonte Sr. High School
- Sta. Lucia Senior High School
- Diosdado P. Macapagal Elementary School
- Pasong Tamo Elementary School
- D. Tuazon Elementary School
- Juan Sumulong High School
Installations remain in progress at Culiat Elementary School, Lagro High School, Culiat High School, New Era High School, and Holy Spirit Elementary School.
Local authorities confirmed that further solar projects are planned as Quezon City scales up its clean energy roadmap and environmental preservation goals.