TAMPARAN, Lanao del Sur―Championing renewable energy since 2023, the Tamparan Provincial Hospital in Lanao del Sur province is reaching new heights in energy stability and security with the installation of a 40kWp hybrid solar Photovoltaic (PV) system.
The milestone was marked during the launching ceremony held on December 4.
The initiative towards energy independence is part of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Access for Climate Security and Health Services (RE3ACHS) Project.
The support is envisioned to enhance patient care and build the capacity of local institutions in adopting climate-resilient and clean energy.
RE3ACHS is implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in partnership with the local government unit of Lanao del Sur and funded by the Japanese government
For a hospital in Lanao del Sur, reliable and uninterrupted power is more than keeping its daily operations―it is a lifeline for thousands of families. Hospitals depend on diesel generators for back-up power when outages due to storms or grid failures occur, a challenge healthcare facilities in the province face.
Provincial board member and chairperson of the Energy Committee Ansari Gandamra, speaking on behalf of Gov. Mamintal Adiong, stressed the initiative’s impact.
“Reliable power is not just an infrastructure concern―it is a lifeline. For hospitals, it means uninterrupted medical services safe for childbirth, proper storage for medicine and the ability of our health frontliners to deliver urgent care without fear of power loss,” he said.
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Building on its commitment to renewable energy, Tamparan Provincial Hospital will add a 40kWp hybrid solar PV system under the RE3ACHS Project.
It will expand its 23kWp hybrid solar PV system completed in 2023 through UNDP’s support with funding from the Global Environment Facility, and the 50kW hybrid solar PV system installed in September 2025, funded by Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Ministry of Health (MOH).
According to reports, the provincial hospital started reducing costs for diesel generators since shifting to solar power, with an estimated annual savings of P2 million. The move has been cost-efficient and has improved health care services while reducing the carbon footprint.
With Lanao del Sur, Department of Energy, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Energy the MOH and interested local government units, the REA3CHS Project is providing hybrid solar PV facilities with battery storage systems to three other health facilities in Lanao del Sur. Among these facilities are Dr. Serapio B. Montañer Jr. Al-Haj Memorial Hospital in Malabang; Wao District Hospital; and Lanao del Sur Provincial Infirmary in Marawi City.
The hybrid solar PV systems will bring reliable power for life-saving health services. such as vaccine refrigeration, birthing facilities, pediatric wards, pharmacy, emergency rooms and blood banks.
They will ensure that the 40,000 households in the coverage area of the hospitals can access energy-secured medical services and facilities.
Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines Endo Kazuya acknowledged the significance of collaboration and partnership in a recorded video message during the launch:
“This gathering stands as a clear testament of our shared effort for BARMM’s progress. Energy efficiency is vital for the pursuit of progress. A safe energy source is a fundamental necessity in our time. It is my hope this partnership will bring timely support and relief in this critical sector,” he said. UNDP Philippines News
