British School Manila reaches a milestone in their sustainability

Inauguration of BSM solar panels

Recently, BSM students, faculty and leadership were joined by delegates including Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano and Department of Energy Energy Utilization Management Bureau Director Patrick Aquino for the official inauguration of the school’s solar panel system.

The school, which has been working with the Department of Energy on their Energy Efficiency & Conservation Program, had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding in support of the Energy Efficient and Conservation Act (RA. 11285) to express their commitment to the future of their students to make. and the Philippines.

Speaking at the event, Mr Martin van der Linde commented: “For almost 50 years, BSM has been a beacon of education and progress, nurturing young minds and shaping the global citizens and leaders of tomorrow. However, we have also recognized the urgent need to embrace sustainable practices and reduce our carbon footprint. Today, with the unveiling of our solar power system, we are taking a giant leap towards a greener and more environmentally conscious future gesture; it is a tangible commitment to sustainability and responsible management of our planet.

Also present were Paolo Con-shaw, president, and Dave Torcuator, COO of Netsolar Inc., the Philippine company that oversaw the installation of the system. As part of the system, the school’s teachers have been given access to Netsolar’s monitoring application, which allows real-time data to be viewed from the solar panels that can be used to support classroom learning activities.

Mr. van der Linde explained how this related to the British School Manila’s goal of teaching students to be global citizens who bring about positive change. He noted, “This solar electricity system isn’t just about powering our classrooms and facilities; it’s about inspiring our students to think critically about energy use and environmental sustainability. It serves as a living example of how technology can are used for the greater good and empowers our students to become agents of positive change in their communities.

The inauguration of the factory marks the first of many planned phases, with the aim of achieving full coverage of sustainable solar energy across the entire school campus.

Bea Gabuya
The British School Manila
36th Street, University Park,
Bonifacio World City, 1634
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
Website: https://www.britishschoolmanila.org
+63 (2) 8860 4800

Scott Justice
The British School Manila
36th Street, University Park,
Bonifacio World City, 1634
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
Website: https://www.britishschoolmanila.org
+63 (2) 8860 4800

About the British School Manila

The British School Manila (BSM) is a coeducational, private, non-profit British international school. Founded in 1976, the school has grown from 2 classrooms and 32 students in the first year to today, where BSM welcomes 950+ students from 3 to 18 years old, representing more than 50 nationalities.
The school is a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and member of the East Asian Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS). The teaching staff come from diverse backgrounds and have experience with British and other highly regarded curricula. The school offers classes from Nursery to Year 13. Find out more at https://www.britishschoolmanila.org/
The school’s 2022-2023 annual report is available at: https://issuu.com/britishschoolmanila/docs/annual_report_2023_wo_bleedscrops_-_final

About Netsolar:
Netsolar Incorporated is a renewable energy and sustainable solutions company that designs, installs and services photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into electricity. They typically target residential, commercial and industrial customers and provide services such as system design, installation, monitoring and maintenance. More information is available at https://www.netsolar.com.ph/about-us-netsolar

This release was published on openPR.