THAI company Sermsang Power Corporation is now planning to put up a windmill project in Bago City, Negros Occidental.
The Sermsang Power Corporation officials led by its operating officer Passakorn Panyaratanakorn and Yaowapa Klaonopparat, senior business development of Sermsang; and Almana Power representative Yryne Valenzuela held a meeting with Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao on July 1, at the City Mayor’s Office.
Panyaratanakorn said their company has been working on renewable energy business and other industry sectors like solar and windmills for 15 years already.
“The reason why we are here is because we've seen opportunities here in Bago. We see the option that we can make some investments in the city, we see the potential for a windmill to be installed here,” said.
The Sermsang Power Corporation currently operating renewable energy projects in five countries like Thailand.
Sermsang Power is eyeing to put up a 150-megawatt windmill project in Bago City, which will be its first-ever project in the Philippines.
Panyaratanakorn said they target to start the operation of the windmill with 23 turbines by the end of next, which can operate for 20 years.
“After which, we are also looking at the possibility of expanding to other areas here,” he said.
In terms of employment, the power firm officials said the project would initially provide employment to at least 100 individuals, mostly Bagonhons.
Javellana-Yao also expressed optimism for investment and employment boost in the city as a power firm based in Thailand is eyeing for a windmill project here.
Javellana-Yao said the future really looks so bright for Bago.
She said any investment that will be able to help the Bagonhons, being able to generate more jobs and opportunities for them, is welcome in the city.
“Let us make it easier for them (investors). Our City Investment and Incentive Code is underway and hopefully they may be able to get incentives for their investments in our city,” she added.
The mayor also assured investors of the local government’s support. (MAP)