Five Star Bus Terminal
- Public transport terminal with food and passenger facilities
- System Size: 32.89 kWp
- Completion: 6-Jun-2023
Project Summary
Five Star Bus Terminal is one of the busiest intercity transport hubs in Central Luzon, operating around the clock and serving a continuous flow of passengers, buses, and commercial tenants. Power demand is constant and unforgiving, driven by lighting, ventilation, ticketing systems, food stalls, and passenger facilities that must remain operational at all times.
To ensure reliability and control energy costs, Solaren designed and installed a premium hybrid solar power system combining an oversized rooftop photovoltaic array with high-quality battery storage. Daytime solar generation supplies active terminal loads while simultaneously charging the batteries, which then support nighttime operations when solar production drops. The facility is also generator-integrated, providing an additional layer of resilience during extended grid outages or periods when batteries require recharging.
Critical circuits are prioritized within the system architecture, ensuring zero downtime for essential services even under poor grid conditions. This layered design approach allows the terminal to operate smoothly during outages, voltage instability, and peak demand events without disrupting passengers or operations.
The installation follows the same principles outlined in energy storage solutions for critical commercial facilities, combining batteries, solar, and backup generation to deliver uninterrupted power in high-demand environments.
System Performance
- System Size: 32.89 kWp
- Annual Generation: 48,513 kWh
- Day Peak Load: 27.96 kW
- Payback/ROI: 3.8 years
Financial Impact
- Daily Savings: ₱1,482
- Monthly Savings: ₱44,470
- Annual Savings: ₱533,640
- Lifetime Savings: ₱13,753,059
Technology Partners
- Inverters: Sunsynk Powerhub & SMA Germany STP50 CORE1
- Modules: Sunova Solar Bifacial
- Monitoring and Control: Sunsynk Connect
Sustainability Impact
- TREES Planted Lifetime: 1,601
- CO₂ Lifetime: 679 tons
- Houses Powered Annually: 20











