A Solar-Powered Christmas: How Sunshine Powers The Philippines' Largest Malls For More Holiday Cheer - CleanTechnica

The article highlights how SM Prime Holdings, operator of the Philippines’ largest mall chain SM Supermalls, integrates renewable energy into its extensive Christmas celebrations, demonstrating a model of sustainable corporate climate action. Central to this effort is the country’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic installation at SM City Fairview in Quezon City, activated in July 2025. This 3.785 MWp system, spanning 4.3 hectares with 6,882 solar panels, generates nearly 6,000 MWh annually, supplying about 11% of the mall’s yearly energy needs. It powers energy-intensive holiday operations, including thousands of LED Christmas lights and extended mall hours, while offsetting over 4,100 tons of CO2 emissions. Notably, the system maintains high output (85–90% capacity) even during the challenging monsoon season, ensuring reliable clean energy during peak festivities. Beyond Fairview, SM Supermalls have embraced energy-efficient LED lighting since 2018 across all 85