SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has awarded Buskowitz Energy the contract for its Compostela Works Solar Rooftop Project in Cebu, marking a major step in the steelmaker’s shift toward cleaner operations.
The installation, rated at 8 megawatts peak (MWp), is set to become the largest single-roof solar system in the Philippine heavy industry sector.
Covering roughly 65,560 square meters of rooftop space, the project will deploy 12,888 solar panels and 54 inverters. Once operational, it is expected to generate about 12,000 megawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually—enough to supply approximately 25% of the plant’s power demand.
Completion is targeted for November 2026.
Beyond energy savings, the system is projected to reduce carbon emissions by around 8,400 metric tons each year. Over five years, that impact is equivalent to recycling an estimated 73,500 tons of waste, offsetting 832 million kilometers of passenger vehicle travel, or avoiding the consumption of 90 million liters of gasoline.
SteelAsian is at the forefront of steel production in the Philippines.
“At Buskowitz Energy, we value the opportunity to work with SteelAsia in integrating renewable energy into their operations—reflecting a shared commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term impact,” said James Buskowitz.
SteelAsia underscored that the project builds on its existing use of renewable energy across operations.
“For decades, renewable energy from hydroelectric and geothermal sources have been a key component of how we operate our mills, and we have recently been adding solar into the mix for its practicality,” said Andre Sy, SteelAsia chief operating officer.
He said the SteelAsia Compostela facility is the second of the company’s steel mills to install solar panels, and will not be the last to undertake similar green energy projects.
Under the agreement, Buskowitz Energy will handle engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as long-term operations, maintenance, and asset management for the solar facility.
