Silliman ’s Solar Project

DAVE E. MARCIAL, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Information Technology Education and Dean, College of Computer Studies, Silliman University, United Board Fellow, International Christian University, Japan [email protected] About Silliman University https://su.edu.ph

founded in August 28, 1901 by American Presbyterian Missionaries

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a private Christian university in City, Philippines

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• 62-hectare campus, dotted with over 300 acacia trees

• over 7,000 student population (Basic to Higher Education)

• over 300 are international students from 50 countries

• 407 faculty members, 282 staff

• 18 schools and colleges offering at least 54 academic programs About Silliman University https://su.edu.ph

http://www.christianuniversitiesonline.org/most-beautiful-christian-universities-in-the-world/ #47: The 50 Most Beautiful Christian College & University Campuses in the World

SILLIMAN HALL was built in 1909. This building is considered the oldest wooden structure of Eastern Stick Style of American in the Philippines. (https://su.edu.ph/page/42-anthropology-museum) Vision Mission Goals

• Infuse into the academic learning the • a quality and diverse body of • A leading Christian faith anchored on the students; gospel of Christ. • a holistic and responsive Christian • Provide an environment where Christian fellowship and relationship educational program with a institution can be nurtured and promoted. Christian orientation; • Provide opportunities for growth and • a quality faculty comparable to committed to excellence in every dimension of the Asian standards; University life in order to strengthen • a quality support staff; total human character, competence and faith. • adequate facilities and • Instill in all members of the University development for community an enlightened social administrative systems; consciousness and a deep sense of • a supportive and involved the well-being justice and compassion. alumni; and • Promote unity among peoples and • a long-term financial viability. of society and contribute to national development. environment

https://su.edu.ph/page/9-Mission-and-Vision The Solar Project Rationale Silliman University is currently spending an estimated P 3.2 m monthly or P 42 M (84M Yen) annually for power, at an average rate of about P 9.595 (20Yen) per kwh.

Photo Credit: https://su.edu.ph/updates/news/2202-sillimans-solar-power-project-tested-ready-for-launch Rationale The need for power and the corresponding cost is expected to rise in the future, in terms of rates as well as consumption, even more so when the student population is expected to increase from about 10,000 to 14,000 by 2022. Model to Others As an academic institution, the use of alternative sources of energy to lower our carbon footprint will set an example for others to hopefully follow, and to actually demonstrate the University’s commitment for sustainable energy and environmental conservation.

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"This project is about walking the talk. We're showing that Silliman cares about the environment" Dr. Ben S. Malayang, III President https://su.edu.ph/updates/news/2202-sillimans-solar-power-project-launched

“Silliman’s way to immediately respond to the just concluded Climate Change Conference in Paris where the world has committed to greater steps toward

renewable energy.” https://orionepcm.com/silliman-university-goes-solar/ A partnership… First Solar Orion Energy Solutions Inc. a Filipino-American company

 “the solar panels are built to last 25 to 40 years and designed to withstand typhoons of lesser ferocity than Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)” http://www.sunstar.com.ph/dumaguete/local-news/2015/12/23/silliman- university-goes-solar-448510 Testing…

August 18, 2016, installed at the 2 buildings: “Results of the testing showed that the University had immediately saved as much as 30 kilowatts of power from use of the solar panels against its usual electric consumption over the same period. ” https://su.edu.ph/updates/news/2202-sillimans-solar-power-project-launched Updates…

3 buildings 210 KW around the capacity campus

power generated by the solar facility amounted Savings of to since August 2016 to about P 1.5 M April 2017 amount to about 173,000 kwh (3M Yen) A commitment…

The Administration plans to add to this capacity in the future. Acknowledgement

✓ Prof. Jane Annette Belarmino, Vice President for Development, Silliman University For the data & information used in this presentation