The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday said that they visited the pilot test bed of a floating solar photovoltaic (PV), that is being used to power a barangay hall in Laguna.

In a statement, the ERC said that the said floating solar photovoltaic (PV) developed by SunAsia Energy, Inc. is located in FPV Island, Barangay San Antonio, Bay, Laguna.

It is a 13.2kWp capacity of the floating solar PV that is currently powering the San Antonio Barangay Hall.

It likewise provides power to the barangay’s Health Center, Mid Wife Office, Day Care Center, Session Hall, Police Station, and basketball court.

The ERC said it is also registered under the net metering program, to which the excess production allows the barangay to enjoy average savings of P13,000 from their regular monthly bill of P24,000 prior to the said installation.

“The solar panels helped in growing the zooplankton moina or fish food in the area, thereby increasing fish supply,” Barangay Secretary Geralyn Panisales Villarino said.