SM’s Alfamart harnesses the sun
Alfamart is committed to integrating sustainability in its operations as it continues to serve communities.
(Photograph courtesy of Alfamart)Alfamart’s distribution center in Silang, Cavite.
Daily TribuneAlfamart is committed to integrating sustainability in its operations as it continues to serve communities.
(Photograph courtesy of Alfamart)Alfamart’s distribution center in Silang, Cavite.
Alfamart, the super minimart chain of the SM Group, has recently installed solar panels in its distribution center in Silang, Cavite.
This initiative aims to lessen the reliance of the 30,000-square meter distribution center on the community's power supply while also lessening power costs and its carbon emissions with the installation of 117 solar panels equivalent to 55,370 watts on its roof deck.
The company targets to finish the second phase of the project with an additional 100,000 watts by December 2023.
"As Alfamart continues to expand and reach out to different areas, we are cognizant of our impact on the environment and the community. We are committed to integrating sustainability in our operations as we continue to serve communities," said Alfamart COO Harvey Ong.
Alfamart is also keen on replicating this initiative in its new stores depending on this initial phase. The company has a total of 1,590 stores as of September 2023.
The solar panels are designed to power the operations of Alfamart's back offices despite changing seasons of the country. Any excess of generated electricity is utilized by the 24/7 operational warehouse.
Alfamart and all of its four distribution centers in Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, and Laguna further strengthen their initiatives toward sustainability by using electric forklifts and electric movers in their operations.
The company has been using these electric forklifts and electric movers since the start of operations in 2014.