President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday touted a world-first solar rooftop project built inside a socialized housing community, calling it a “win-win model” for clean energy generation and local livelihood that could be replicated nationwide.
Speaking before residents of Pasinaya Homes in Naic, Cavite, President Marcos visited the NING*NING 6.55-megawatt Solar Rooftop Project, a development led by Solaris, Raemulan Lands, and partner organizations.
The project installs solar panels across nearly 2,000 homes, allowing the community to produce clean, grid-connected electricity without consuming farmland or displacing livelihoods.
“This is the first utility-scale, grid-connected solar project in the world located in a socialized housing community,” President Marcos said.
“The energy we produce here will power a better life for the people who live in this community and help strengthen the grid beyond it,” he added.
President Marcos said the system is expected to offset more than 6,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, comparable to removing almost 1,000 cars from the road.
He described the project as an example of “new thinking and innovation” needed to confront climate change and transition away from fossil fuels.
Beyond power generation, part of the project’s revenue will fund roof repairs, street lighting, waste management programs, a shared solar facility, and training for residents.
The Chief Executive praised the model for allowing communities to participate directly in clean energy development.
“There is a clear benefit to this community, but also to the entire energy system,” he said.
“It is that much-searched-for win-win solution,” President Marcos added.
The project has already gained international recognition, winning Gold for ESG Integration Excellence and Silver for Sustainable Renewable Energy Initiative of the Year at the Asian Power Awards 2025.
Mr. Marcos urged developers and local governments to replicate the model in other communities, saying the government would streamline processes to accelerate similar renewable energy initiatives.
