SINGAPORE — The steep increase in electricity consumption by residential customers during the Covid-19 pandemic has encouraged utilities to seek out safer and greener ways to ensure a reliable supply of power for their customers.

M&I Materials recently announced that they have been awarded a three-year contract by the Philippines’ largest transformer manufacturer, First Philec Inc. According to the contract, the company’s natural biodegradable ester transformer fluid should be integrated into First Philec’s line of fully recyclable transformers that are scheduled to be launched before the end of the year. The green transformers are to be made from 100-percent recyclable and biodegradable materials which will help power distributors reduce system losses and their carbon footprint.

“Sustainability is fast becoming a critical factor for businesses all over the world. At M&I Materials, like First Philec, we have aligned our sustainability vision with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - doing so clearly signposts our vision for the future. First Philec bringing recyclable transformers into the market is circularity in action, and we look forward to working alongside them and other important partners to deliver tangible, verifiable steps towards a more sustainable future,” said Steve Jones, sales director for MIDEL in the Asia-Pacific region.

Due to the community quarantine and home office work during the Covid-19 pandemic, the electricity consumption by residential customers has seen a steep increase. This in turn has encouraged utilities to seek out safer and greener ways to ensure the reliable supply of power for their customers and utilities are now shifting to a more environmentally friendly alternative to the mineral oil traditionally used as insulating liquid for their distribution transformers. 

 “We are pleased to help accelerate the pivot towards using cleaner, biodegradable materials in the electrical equipment industry. We are looking forward to forging more partnerships and alliances as we all move towards a decarbonized and regenerative future,” First Philec’s President, Ariel Ong, commented.

Source: M&I Materials