CCLEX is Powered by Solar Panels for Daily Operations

In a move to enhance sustainability, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) has successfully integrated renewable energy into the operations of its 8.9-kilometer toll expressway.

The company recently completed a P60-million on-grid and hybrid solar farm, expected to generate a minimum of 50,400 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy monthly. This solar initiative is part of CCLEC’s broader investment exceeding P150 million in various sustainable projects.

Scheduled to be fully operational by April, the solar farm is projected to significantly reduce the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway’s (CCLEX) energy costs by supplying daytime power for essential functions, including roadway lights, traffic control rooms, closed-circuit television cameras, road weather information systems, variable message signs, and toll plazas.

"The completion of our solar farm is a significant milestone in our drive towards being more sustainable in our operations by reducing our carbon footprint and promoting the use of clean, renewable energy," stated Allan G. Alfon, President and General Manager of CCLEC.

The solar farm is expected to achieve carbon emission savings equivalent to 237,082 kilograms, akin to planting 7,076 trees. CCLEC has installed 862 photovoltaic panels across three strategic locations within the expressway: the Toll Plaza, the Toll Operations Center building, and a 3,500 square meter area by the causeway.

"Setting aside a significant area for this project is staying true to our mission of bringing good life to people, not only through our infrastructure developments but also through sustainable practices," added Alfon.

Other Sustainable Initiatives

Beyond the solar farm, CCLEC has implemented several other environmental protection measures. The company invested P60.7 million in installing 13 oil interceptors along the expressway. These interceptors prevent vehicle grease and oil from contaminating the sea by capturing these substances before rainwater runoff discharges into the ocean.

Additionally, CCLEC has constructed a P9.6-million sewage treatment plant utilizing a hybrid moving bed biofilm reactor and membrane bioreactor, an advanced system for treating sewage. This plant has a treatment capacity of 65 cubic meters per day, ensuring that harmful elements in wastewater are treated before being released into the sea.

To mitigate traffic noise, particularly for the nearby Cordova orphanage, CCLEC erected a 235-meter noise barrier at a cost of P20 million. This initiative was developed in consultation with the management of the Children’s Haven of Albert Schweitzer Familienwerk Foundation Philippines, Inc.

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An Engineering Marvel

The CCLEX stands as Cebu’s new iconic landmark, not only alleviating traffic congestion but also driving socio-economic growth in the province. The tallest and highest bridgeway structure in the country, CCLEX is a testament to engineering excellence and environmental stewardship.

The project was developed by CCLEC in collaboration with the local government units of Cebu City and the Municipality of Cordova. CCLEC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), a publicly-listed infrastructure holding company and part of the MVP Group of Companies.

CCLEX is Powered by Solar Panels for Daily Operations

In a move to enhance sustainability, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) has successfully integrated renewable energy into the operations of its 8.9-kilometer toll expressway.