RECO-OP First Solar PV System Pilot Project Hits 95% Completion

Cagayan de Oro City – Sustainable energy for the cooperative sector is moving from vision to reality. RECO-OP, a CLIMBS-led organized federation, is reaching a major milestone with its flagship Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System pilot project at the CLIMBS Complex in Barangay Bulua, now standing at 95 percent completion.

Since installation began on July 3, 2026, the project has quickly progressed from preliminary mounting and structural setup into a functional, high-capacity renewable energy facility. Once fully operational, the system will directly power daily headquarters operations, reducing reliance on the traditional grid and demonstrating the financial and operational benefits of solar energy.
This pilot project serves as RECO-OP’s practical proof-of-concept—showing how cooperatives can successfully integrate clean energy into their operations to lower utility overhead, build climate resilience, and protect members against rising electricity costs.
By leveraging shared services, technical capacity building, and collective participation, RECO-OP is paving the way for cooperatives of all sizes to access affordable, community-centered renewable energy solutions.
Partnering for a Sustainable Cooperative Future
The success of the CLIMBS Complex project marks just the first step in a broader movement. As RECO-OP prepares to bring this initial system fully online, the federation warmly welcomes member-cooperatives and partner organizations to explore how similar solar PV solutions can be tailored to their own facilities and communities.
RECO-OP was established in response to energy challenges that directly affect communities, including increasing electricity costs, disruptions caused by extreme weather events, and continued dependence on conventional energy sources. Its cooperative-led approach recognizes that the transition to renewable energy is not solely a technical undertaking. It is also an opportunity for cooperative member-owners to participate in building energy systems that are sustainable, community-centered, and responsive to local needs.

As its first pilot initiative, the Solar PV System at the CLIMBS Complex provides a working model of how renewable energy may be integrated into day-to-day cooperative operations. Reaching 95 percent completion demonstrates the progress made since the installation began and brings the project closer to supporting more responsible energy consumption at the headquarters.
Hosting the project also connects CLIMBS’ climate resilience and sustainability efforts with practical action. The installation allows the cooperative to reduce its environmental impact while supporting RECO-OP’s broader objective of encouraging cooperatives to take an active role in the country’s transition toward cleaner energy.
As the remaining work moves toward completion, the project carries a message beyond the CLIMBS Complex: the cooperative movement can help shape a more sustainable energy future through shared ownership, responsible innovation, and collective action. Through RECO-OP, CLIMBS continues to strengthen partnerships that protect communities, support cooperative member-owners, and contribute to a cleaner and more resilient future for succeeding generations.