FAST LOGISTICS is set to solarize its warehouse facilities across the country as part of efforts to transition toward greener and more energy-efficient operations amid rising electricity and fuel costs.
In a statement released on Saturday, the company said the initiative responds to increasing pressure to develop more sustainable and resilient supply chains, driven by higher energy expenses, customer expectations for lower emissions, and ongoing infrastructure challenges.
Fast Logistics CEO for Logistics Manuel Onrejas Jr. said the company envisions building a more integrated and energy-independent system powered by renewable energy.
“Our vision is to build a more resilient, off-grid, closed-loop electrification ecosystem where solar panels across our warehouses nationwide power our facilities, EV chargers, and fully electric trucks,” Onrejas said.
The company’s solarization plan expands on its existing renewable energy projects. In previous initiatives, Fast Logistics installed solar systems in key facilities, including its Cavite ColdChain Hub, which features 1,900 solar panels across 5,035 square meters of rooftop space. The site has generated over 565,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, helping avoid approximately 386 metric tons of carbon emissions while also reducing operating costs.
Another facility in Cabuyao, Laguna, is equipped with 864 solar panels spanning 2,660.35 square meters. It has produced more than 424,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity and prevented around 289 metric tons of carbon emissions. The site also includes solar-powered charging stations for the company’s fully electric truck fleet.
Fast Logistics currently operates more than 160 dry and cold-chain facilities nationwide, covering over two million square meters of warehouse space and offering capacity for more than one million pallet positions. The company also manages a fleet of 3,000 trucks serving a wide distribution network across most provinces in the country, supported by a workforce of over 13,000 employees.
According to Onrejas, the solarization effort is expected to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and support long-term sustainability goals. However, he noted that broader industry challenges continue to slow the adoption of electrification in logistics operations.
These challenges include low warehouse utilization rates, traffic congestion, extended delivery dwell times, and the limited availability of commercial-grade electric vehicle charging infrastructure designed for heavy-duty transport.
Despite these obstacles, the company said private sector initiatives can play a key role in accelerating the transition toward lower-emission logistics systems and improving overall industry sustainability.
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