June 22, 2020, 10:00 PM
from Manila Bulletin
Vivant Energy Corporation announced yesterday that had awarded two new contracts to a Malaysian solar energy system specialist. Vivant Energy chose Solarvest to undertake the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning works of the development of solar PV systems at 10 designated buildings, with cumulative capacity of 816.2-kilowatt peak (kWp), at the University San Agustin in Iloilo City, which is currently ongoing.
The second solar project awarded to Solarvest is the development of the 377.52 kWp solar PV systems for Bulihan Industrial Park located in Bulacan. Vivant Energy is a fully owned subsidiary of Vivant Corporation and manages the parent company’s investment in energy distribution and generation, retail electricity supply and energy-related engineering solutions in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
“We’re glad to have Solarvest as our partner in providing solutions that power the success of our customers. We choose partners based on a shared commitment in providing innovative, diverse and customer-focused energy solutions that will enable our customers to turn challenges into opportunities in our changing world,” said Vivant Energy COO Emil Andre M. Garcia.
Vivant Energy combines existing and emerging technologies to develop energy solutions for industries and institutions. While fulfilling its mission, the company has become a major player in the SPUG market, providing reliable and stable energy that powers industries and communities in several off-grid areas in the Philippines.
Group Chief Executive Officer of Solarvest, Mr. Davis Chong Chun Shiong said, “This marks our first expansion beyond Malaysia, and we are thrilled to have received the opportunities and confidence from an established industry player such as Vivant Corporation.”
Vivant Corporation is one of the few Cebuano companies that is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange. It is a management and holding company with investments in the energy sector and a growing interest in infrastructure development.