Mapúa University, ACEN RES ‘engineer’ a sustainable future in education with renewable energy

Manila, Philippines – Mapúa University, the Philippines’ premier engineering and technological school, and ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail arm of ACEN, an Ayala company, have forged a partnership to supply the university’s campuses with 100% renewable energy.

Under the partnership, ACEN RES will power Mapúa Manila and Mapúa Makati campuses with sustainable power from ACEN’s portfolio of solar, wind, and geothermal assets. By doing so, the schools avoid the equivalent of close to a thousand metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions monthly.

To celebrate the switch, ACEN RES awarded Mapúa with its “Powered by Renewable Energy” badge, a proprietary symbol of recognition given exclusively to companies and institutions that are committed to 100% renewable energy adoption. The ceremony, held in Intramuros, was attended by students, faculty members, and key Mapúa and ACEN leaders.

This collaboration was made possible through the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), a government initiative to promote renewable energy. The program enables electricity end-users with a minimum monthly peak demand of 100 kilowatts to contract renewable energy supply from any licensed supplier like ACEN RES, while maintaining the same physical connection to their distribution utility’s power lines. This way, GEOP end-users can tap renewable energy without having to spend on additional equipment like rooftop solar panels, since the power is generated at scale by renewable energy plants and delivered to end-users through the grid.

Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, President and CEO of Mapúa University, stated that the transition to renewable energy aligns with the university’s values and its mission to build a sustainable future. He also highlighted that this move supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Eric Francia, President and CEO of ACEN, emphasized the shared vision of sustainability that underpins the partnership. ACEN, with a goal to reach 20 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and 100% renewable energy generation by 2025, is dedicated to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power.

Mapúa University, recognized as one of the top universities globally and in Southeast Asia, is taking a significant step towards becoming one of the greenest campuses in the country through this partnership.

About ACEN RES
ACEN, the Ayala group’s listed energy platform, is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy platforms in Asia Pacific, with the Philippines as its core and largest market, accounting for 35% of its capacity. It also has a significant presence in Australia, Vietnam, India, and Lao PDR, along with strategic investments in Indonesia and other markets. The company currently has ~7 GW of attributable renewable energy capacity spanning operational, under-construction, and committed projects.

As a developer, builder, and operator, ACEN leverages its agility and collaborative approach to accelerate the energy transition. Committed to unlocking access to clean, reliable, and affordable renewable energy, the company is on track to achieve 100% renewable energy generation by 2025 and reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050—turning bold ambitions into real impact for businesses, communities, and indigenous groups.

About Mapúa University
Mapúa University is the country’s premier engineering and technological school and one of the best universities in the world. It is among the top 6% of the world’s higher educational institutions, and one of only five Philippine universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2025. It is a Quacquarelli Symonds-rated 4 Star institution and among the top 100 universities in Southeast Asia.

Mapúa University is one of the iPeople schools, a Yuchengco-Ayala education partnership, providing first-class education for a century through academically excellent programs in Engineering and Sciences, Architecture and Design, Information Technology, Communication and Media Studies, and Senior High School. Mapúa also provides access to international education in Business and Management, Health Sciences, and Medicine through its collaboration with Arizona State University, the most innovative university in the US. Learn more about Mapúa University at https://www.mapua.edu.ph/.

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