The Crown Jewel: SM Mall of Asia’s Solar Showcase

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No symbol of SM’s solar crusade shines brighter than the SM Mall of Asia (MOA). Already a titan in the retail world, MOA is now a flagship of environmental innovation.

Its most iconic feature—the MOA Sky, a solar-panel-covered pedestrian walkway—blends sleek design with function. With 555 photovoltaic panels, it not only shades mallgoers but contributes 0.3 Megawatts of renewable energy to the mall’s power system.

Zoom out, and the numbers soar. MOA now hosts 11,355 solar panels, collectively delivering 3 Megawatts of peak energy. That’s enough to power around 1,000 escalators for a day, or provide electricity to 1,800 average households for an entire month—without a single puff of emissions.

MOA’s leadership in sustainability was center stage at the 2025 Energy Efficiency Day conference. There, Engr. Teodoro Bautista, Vice President of SM Engineering, Design, and Development Corporation, unveiled the group’s energy transformation. MOA’s innovation was recognized with the Department of Energy’s inaugural Sustainable Energy Award for a Private Institution—a major milestone validating the synergy between business innovation and climate action.

Everyday Innovation: Sustainability Beyond the Rooftop

But SM’s solar strategy goes far beyond large-scale installations. At SM City Bicutan, green innovation takes a more personal shape: solar-powered parasols dot the Sky Garden, offering shade by day and light by night. These smart structures charge in just three hours of sunlight and provide up to five hours of illumination—combining utility, ambiance, and sustainability in a single experience.

It’s proof that eco-consciousness need not come at the cost of customer comfort. In fact, at SM, it enhances it.

The Bigger Picture: Advancing Toward Net Zero

All of these innovations form part of a far-reaching agenda: SM Prime’s Net Zero 2040 roadmap. The company is aggressively decarbonizing its operations, electrifying its energy systems, and embedding renewables throughout its developments.

In an era where greenwashing is easy and accountability is rare, SM Prime offers something rare—results. Their solar program is more than a commitment—it’s a blueprint for what true environmental responsibility looks like in the real world.

A Future Already in Motion

As the sun dips below the Manila Bay horizon, the solar panels across SM’s rooftops continue their quiet labor—absorbing light, producing power, and defying the old limits of possibility.

In this crucial moment for our planet, SM Prime is proving that sustainability isn’t a luxury or a dream—it’s the new standard. Their bold, data-driven, future-focused approach stands as a challenge to businesses everywhere: lead, innovate, and act—because the future won’t wait.

And thanks to the solar-powered revolution launched by SM Prime, tomorrow just got a little brighter.

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