It includes 2MW of solar panels, 2MWh of batteries, and 2MW of diesel backup and is designed to supply reliable power 24 hours a day, over the entire year, at 50% less than the full cost of the local electric supply.

The project uses panels from the Solar Philippines Factory, and is also the first micro-grid in Asia to feature Powerpacks from Tesla, a leading manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles.

This project also marks the launch of 'Solar Para Sa Bayan', an initiative by Solar Philippines founder Leandro Leviste to bring cheaper, more reliable power to areas poorly served by utilities, in support of the Duterte administration’s aim to end energy poverty by 2022.