Sanyo Denki Philippines, Inc., the local manufacturing arm of Japan’s Sanyo Denki Co. Ltd., has signed a landmark deal with First Gen Corp. to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy (RE), marking a major step in its global sustainability push.
Under the agreement, Sanyo Denki Philippines will source 5,500 kilowatts of clean power from the geothermal facilities operated by Energy Development Corp. (EDC), a subsidiary of First Gen, located in Negros Oriental. This power will supply all four of the company’s manufacturing plants and its technology center at the Subic Technopark.
“This partnership with First Gen is a critical move towards realizing our sustainability goals and aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals,” said Hirokazu Takeuchi, president and CEO of Sanyo Denki Philippines. “It is also part of our responsibility to deliver environmentally responsible products to our customers.”
Founded in 2000, Sanyo Denki Philippines manufactures high-technology components such as uninterruptible power supplies, photovoltaic inverters, and cooling systems, serving as the primary global production hub for the company’s DC cooling fans.
As part of the collaboration, First Gen and sister company Pi Energy Inc. will also provide a real-time remote energy monitoring system to help Sanyo Denki track and optimize its electricity consumption, enhancing operational efficiency.
First Gen’s chief engagement officer Carlo Vega highlighted the challenges of transitioning energy-intensive, 24/7 manufacturing operations to renewable sources. “We’re proud to support Sanyo Denki in its clean energy journey and look forward to scaling up with more RE and efficiency solutions,” he said.
The move underscores First Gen’s growing role in corporate decarbonization efforts. The company operates 1,651 megawatts of renewable capacity across 28 solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal plants, and 2,017 MW from four natural gas plants, which provide critical backup and flexibility to the grid.
This strategic alliance not only reinforces the commercial value of RE integration in industrial operations, but also reflects increasing demand for sustainability-aligned partnerships in the global supply chain.
