CREST assists cities and communities adopt clean, renewable energy by enabling access to climate technologies and green finance. We give high priority in supporting marginalized families and frontline communities fighting for environmental and climate justice.

POWERING THE LAST MILE

More than 2.3 million Filipino homes still have no access to electricity.  CREST supports the rural electrification of communities in missionary areas and families whose homes are in hard-to-reach communities. We explore different innovations in technologies and financing to help last-mile communities access clean and dependable renewable energy.

Solar Home Systems for Dumagat Families

Site:
Sierra Madre Mountains

Location:
Rizal and Quezon

Year:
Ongoing

CREST has helped provide household electrification to Dumagat families and small upland farmers in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. Under a socialized solar lease scheme, families can own their preferred solar PV unit and capacity at flexible payment terms. The scheme allows CREST to support more families who wish to have their own solar home system. More than 50 Dumagat families are already benefiting under the program.

1.2kWp off-grid microgrid

Site:
Punduhan ng mga Dumagat Cultural Village

Location:
Angat, Bulacan

Year:
Ongoing

One of the earliest community microgrid projects of CREST, this solar PV system provides electricity to Punduhan ng mga Dumagat, a transient village used by travelling Dumagat families leaving or entering the Angat Watershed in Bulacan.

ENERGIZING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS

CREST’s past projects helped communities adopt climate adaptation and mitigation actions, and address solutions that result in environmental protection, disaster risk reduction and proper solid waste management.

5kWp Grid-tie Hybrid Solar PV Rooftop

Site:
Meysulao Multi-Purpose Hall and Evacuation Center

Location:
Barangay Meysulao, Calumpit, Bulacan

Year:
2021

Partners:
● Barangay Government of Meysulao, Calumpit
● United Methodist Manila Episcopal Area – United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMEA-UMCOR)

The grid-tie solar PV rooftop supplies clean, adequate electricity to the barangay multipurpose hall that serves as the community evacuation center for families affected by typhoons and flooding that often last for weeks during monsoon season.

2.4kWp Grid-tie Hybrid Solar PV Rooftop

Site:
Meysulao Barangay Hall

Location:
Barangay Meysulao, Calumpit, Bulacan

Year:
2021

Partner:
● United Methodist Manila Episcopal Area – United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMEA-UMCOR)

The barangay hall of Barangay Meysulao, Calumpit, Bulacan transforms into an emergency response and disaster risk reduction center during calamities.

2.4kWp Grid-tie Hybrid Solar PV Rooftop Systems

Site:
Meysulao United Methodist Church and Macedonia United Methodist Church

Location:
Calumpit, Bulacan

Year:
2021

Partner:
● United Methodist Manila Episcopal Area – United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMEA-UMCOR)

The two United Methodist Churches serve as temporary evacuation shelters for families during calamities.

6 cubic meter tubular biodigester

Site:
Brgy. Dampalit MRF

Location:
Brgy. Dampalit, Malabon City

Year:
2020

Partner:
Mother Earth Foundation

The 6 cubic meter anaerobic biodigester processes the kitchen waste of more than 100 households daily. The system produces biogas, a clean fuel that is used by the staff for cooking. Another by-product of the system is the digestate, a slurry with high-nitrogen content that is an effective soil conditioner.

Solarizing frontline communities in Quezon province

Site:
Bantay Gubat and anti-coal communities

Location:
Tayabas City, Pagbilao, Atimonan

Year:
2019

Partner:
Tanggol Kalikasan

Frontline rural communities severely affected by the operations of coal-fired power facilities in the Quezon Province adopted clean, renewable energy systems.

2kWp Off-grid Solar PV

Site:
Angat Watershed Forest Watch Radio

Location:
Angat, Bulacan

Year:
2018

Partner:
● Forest Foundation Philippines
● Sagip Sierra Madre Environmental Alliance

Clean, renewable energy powers the communication radio station used by members of the Bulacan Provincial Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force. The radio station and tower is located in the Angat Watershed, Bulacan.

RE RESTORATION

Many adaptors of renewable energy technologies encountered problems in the operation of their systems due to equipment failure, lack of technical support and poor maintenance. CREST helps revive these non-performing assets so that owners can continue to enjoy the benefits of green energy.

Restoration of Solar PV of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish

Location:
Pagbilao, Quezon

Year:
2022

Partner:
Diocese of Lucena

CREST successfully restored the Church solar PV rooftop that has been non-operational for more than five years. The 3KW solar PV system is now producing electricity at optimum levels.