DepEd taps Cost Plus’ Kidlat EV to power remote, off-grid school
July 3, 2025
Cost Plus Inc., a clean energy firm focusing on building off-grid plants, has been tapped by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to energize a remote off-grid public school with a solar energy and energy storage system through its Kidlat EV brand.
In a news release Thursday, CostPlus said it will design, deliver, and install the complete solar and energy storage system (ESS) at Datu Saldong Domino Elementary School—a designated last mile school in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte—for the school to access reliable electricity and high-speed internet for the first time.
The school was previously without reliable electricity or internet access, according to the company.
“Kidlat EV is honored to be part of this transformative initiative,” said Anand Mahtani, president of CostPlus.
“Access to electricity and internet is no longer a luxury—it’s foundational for modern education. We’re proud to support DepEd’s vision by delivering clean, resilient solar energy that empowers teachers and students,” said Mahtani.
The project was spearheaded by Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara "to [address] infrastructure gaps in remote learning environments and [bring] modern educational tools to underserved communities."
CostPlus said the school now operates using a standalone solar photovoltaic system designed specifically for off-grid environments.
This setup delivers uninterrupted electricity while eliminating dependence on diesel generators, ensuring long-term sustainability and significantly reducing the school's carbon footprint, it said.
CostPlus said the latest clean energy infrastructure supports newly integrated high-speed internet, giving students and teachers direct access to digital learning platforms and educational resources critical to 21st-century education.
The company said that local school personnel and community members have been trained in system monitoring and maintenance, enabling long-term self-sufficiency and reinforcing the project’s commitment to sustainability and community empowerment. — BM, GMA Integrated News
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