{
  "id": 12186667,
  "title": "Ayala Malls expands solar installations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ayala-malls-expands-solar-installations",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/06/2561134/ayala-malls-expands-solar-installations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ayala Malls is expanding its solar installations across various shopping centers to accelerate its transition to renewable energy, according to recently released information. The company currently has solar installations at 13 malls, which generate approximately 20.8 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, resulting in the reduction of around 16,200 tons of carbon emissions per year.\n\nThe company plans to install solar panels in 18 malls, including popular locations such as Glorietta, Greenbelt, One Ayala, Ayala Malls Circuit, and Ayala Malls Vertis North. These new installations, along with upcoming developments like Ayala Malls Evo City and Ayala Malls Gatewalk, are expected to produce an additional 29.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which would further cut carbon emissions by an estimated 22,940 tons.\n\nAccording to Paul Birket, Ayala Malls' chief operating officer, \"Solar is one of the ways we reduce our environmental footprint. It’s part of our diversified approach – combining on-site generation with clean power sourcing to support long-term clean energy performance across our malls.\" Ayala Malls is integrating solar energy into its overall energy strategy to achieve long-term cost savings and reduce its environmental impact.\n\nThe company currently relies on renewable energy for 98 percent of its electricity needs, sourced from accredited renewable energy suppliers and verified through international renewable energy certificates. Birket emphasized that Ayala Malls aims to maintain sustainability as a core aspect of its operations, ensuring its tenants thrive, mall visitors remain engaged, and its properties remain resilient and future-ready as it continues to expand.",
  "summary": "Ayala Malls is rolling out rooftop solar installations across more shopping centers to accelerate its shift to renewable energy.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}