THE Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the US Agency for International Development (USAID)-Energy Secure Philippines and the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, has turned over mobile energy systems (MES) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
The DOE said in a statement on Thursday that each of the three MES units turned over to the military at Camp Aguinaldo are housed in a 20-foot trailer equipped with 9.18 kilowatts peak solar panels, 60 kilovolt amperes hybrid inverter and 102.4 kilowatt hours of battery storage.
AFP personnel were provided training to operate and maintain the facilities that are expected to enhance their ability to respond quickly to disasters, secure critical missions, and maintain energy availability in remote or high-risk areas, the department added.
“The Mobile Energy System is a force multiplier. It energizes our frontliners, supports mission-critical operations, and delivers on the President’s call for a resilient and secure energy future,” Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said.
DOE said the MES units can provide immediate, off-grid power to command centers, hospitals, and other essential operations during emergencies or in hard-to-reach areas.
The agency added that demonstrations on the use of MES units were already conducted when they were utilized to power typhoon-hit areas in Cagayan as well as their deployment in remote Palawan islands.
“These systems are more than equipment—they are part of a long-term strategy for energy resiliency. Their success depends on the skill and readiness of our personnel,” Fuentebella added.
