Across the Seas, Under the Same Sun
Across Seas, Under the same sun By Sophia Kaye Fernandez “I am happy.” This was what the community leaders told me when I asked them about the installation of the solar PV systems in Fiji. At first, I wanted something else: A tearful story. A life-changing testimony. A quote that can perfectly translate how renewable energy can help a community, something that I can easily write about that would leave a lasting impression. Instead, they just smiled, slightly overwhelmed, and simply told me that they were happy. The people smile a lot [...]
Solar Scholars Across Islands: Bridging Communities through Renewable Energy
By Glinly Alvero Editor’s Note: Glin currently serves as ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas Senior Innovations Officer, based in ICSC’s regional office in Tacloban City, Leyte. With increasing risks and impacts from the changing climate, there are communities that are far more vulnerable than others, and they’re the ones who are affected immediately, with impacts on their livelihoods and lives. As we are facing this battle, the call for energy transition has become one of the key initiatives to address this: in grassroots communities, especially those off-grid, they are also taking a step forward towards energy transition, like using [...]
240 hours, countless lessons: Lhean’s personal insights as an intern at ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas
by Lhean Tabuyan Lhean E. Tabuyan is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. I am very thankful to ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP) for accepting us [interns] for on-the-job training. During my time there, I learned a lot and gained valuable experience, which helped me further develop my skills and made me work more efficiently. I would like to thank Sir Glinly Alvero, Sir Orlando Quesada, Ma'am Jessa Margallo Zosa, and Sir Arturo [...]
Re-Charging Communities: A journey of Mark as an ICSC intern
by Mark Justin Antiquera Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. As a student with no prior knowledge of and experience in solar technology, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work in ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP) team, where I was warmly welcomed not just as an intern but as a valued colleague, and given space to learn and experience firsthand ICSC’s important work. With the [...]
From Papers to Panels: Francis’ Hands-On learning with ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas
by Francis Carl Villalino Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. When I began my internship at ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP), I knew the environment would be both challenging and enriching. ICSC is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, and I was eager to immerse myself in their work. As an aspiring Electrical Engineer, I’ve always been eager to gain hands-on experience in my field, [...]