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The people of Barangay Cabalitian, an Island barangay of Sual, Malasiqui, Pangasinan now have access to a PHP9.8 million solar-powered water system. This successful project which was finalized in January 2024 was intended to increase the water supply for about 300+ households in the area.
Key Features and Benefits
It has a solar desalination unit and a polyethylene water tank reservoir, thus enhancing the availability of water substantially. It also has a water tank with a capacity of 20,000 liters which draws water from underground and the house is fitted with 24 solar power panels. Speaking to the Department of Public Works and Highways Ilocos Region’s information officer Esperanza Tinaza, she noted that such a system is instrumental in providing for the most basic necessity of people, water, and also is an example of a proactive response to the needs of the people.
Project Details
The project that was launched in June 2023 and was financed from the state budget for the year 2023 was completed in January 2024. It was intended to solve the problem of water supply in the said barangay which before had to get water from deep wells as well as other private water sources. Thus, Tinaza also emphasized the environmental advantages of the new system, mentioning that it uses less energy than the previous one and complies with environmentally friendly strategies.
Environmental Impact
Thus, solar power can be considered as a suitable and efficient way of providing water in Pangasinan due to the availability of sunlight. Tinaza stressed the environmental friendliness of the system that helps minimize the dependence on conventional power sources and complies with the sustainable development objectives of the community.
Future Implications
Thus, the success of this project may be used to replicate other isolated communities in the Philippines. Thus, similar projects utilizing renewable energy resources such as solar energy can enhance water supply and usage in the country.
Source: Pangasinan island village gets solar-powered water system