Solarius aims for 180 EV charging stations in PH by end of 2023

Solarius EV Charging, a sister company of Solarius Energy, announces the launch of a network of public EV charging locations.

“Solarius EV Charging’s mission is to eliminate range anxiety for EV drivers by building a world-class, nationwide network of ‘destination’ EV charging locations” says Peter Wilson, CEO.

Solarius specializes in providing EV drivers with a convenient and cost-effective charging experience as well as financially viable business models for location partners.

The target is to have 60 locations energized by the end of Q1’23, 180 locations by the end of 2023, and about 500 locations by 2025. Charging sessions are activated by simply scanning the QR code at each station.

The Solarius app is available for download on the Apple App store and Google Play which provides an enhanced charging experience. EV drivers are presented with the charging costs before initiating the charging session. Payment methods include credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay as well as pre-paid plans funded by G-Cash, PayMaya, Western Union, etc.

“We’re delighted that Fairmont Raffles Hotel in Makati is our first location partner in Metro Manila. Accor group is leading the hospitality sector to provide convenient EV charging facilities for its guests and shares Solarius’ vision of accelerating the shift to electric mobility in the Philippines” says Peter Wilson, CEO.

Solarius provides FREE charging stations to qualified location partners and is looking for many more hotels and resorts to add EV Charging facilities nationwide. EV drivers can enjoy comfortable stays at conveniently located resorts and hotels while charging their cars overnight.

Raffles Fairmont Hotel Makati’s breakthrough partnership with Solarius is in line with Accor’s sustainability initiative Planet 21.

Launched in 2011, Planet 21’s vision is ‘To drive the change towards positive hospitality wherever we are’, some of Planet 21’s key programs are Plant for the Planet which aims to plant 10 million trees by the end of 2021; initially was devoted to reforestation projects and has now evolved into agroforestry projects.

Healthy & Sustainable Food Charter is one program that targets to control food wastage by nurturing an appetite for healthy, and sustainable food and a waste-free diet.

According to Ms. Aubrey Ada, Raffles Fairmont Hotel Makati’s Hotel Manager, the hotel’s ongoing Planet 21 sustainability and eco-consciousness initiatives also include operating our own bee farm and herb garden, removal of guest-facing single-use plastics (packaging, straw, nonreusable key card, water bottle in rooms, etc.), partnering with Plastic Bank Philippines for the recycling and reusing of PET bottles and waste management system to save food and eliminate wastage, among others.

“We are happy to partner with Solarius EV Charging as we share the same vision of promoting clean energy and providing convenience to our EV-driving guests. We look forward to launching and setting into motion more sustainability milestones aligned with our Planet 21 thrust”, says Ms. Aubrey Ada.

Solarius also offers EV Charging solutions for condo and apartment property management companies to enable tenants to charge at home. They also offer solar-powered EV Charging solutions for private residences and businesses.

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How the OPPO A77s keeps you posh and productive

12/22/2022

This is a sponsored post by OPPO Philippines.

In recent years, we’ve seen more variety with smartphones than ever before. Whether you’re after design, performance, or a certain mix of features, there’s bound to be one that would suit your taste, lifestyle, or personality.

One of OPPO’s latest devices from its affordable A-series, the OPPO A77s, is an example of a smartphone that’s fit to be a daily driver while remaining stylish.

Its posh design renders it a viable fashion accessory but one that’s capable of getting you through your day. How? Here are a couple of ways how the OPPO A77s can level up your productivity while keeping things stylish.

Worth a second look

If you’re after a smartphone with a unique finish, the OPPO A77s has a little extra something that you may not notice at first.

Exclusive to the Sunset Orange colorway is the company’s self-developed fiberglass-leather back which not only looks good but also feels good.

That may sound odd considering we are describing a smartphone but the synthetic leather on the phone’s back lends a certain sophistication – and is something that’s quite uncommon, too, especially in its price range.

A subtler option would be the Starry Black colorway which offers the OPPO Glow design making it not as basic as driving away from your basic black smartphone.

The OPPO A77s is easy to slide in and out of your pocket or bag as well because of its 7.99mm thickness.

Style-forward but still very durable

At first glance, the OPPO A77s looks like a dainty little smartphone but the company assures long-term durability.

Both colorways of the OPPO A77s are wear-resistant and offer dust and water protection with IPX4 and IPX5 ratings, respectively. The Starry Black colorway also boasts being scratch-resistant.

OPPO says the A77s is constructed as if it had an “invisible raincoat” to help it combat wear and tear over the years. Aside from protection, the device also endured multiple durability tests including a 10cm drop test.

Additionally, the device’s volume button was able to withstand being pressed up to 150,000 times while its power button up to 500,000 times.

Expandable RAM for a power boost

At the heart of the OPPO A77s is a reliable Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor that’s able to provide smooth all-around performance while also being power efficient.

For its price, the A77s offers impressive all-around performance. Daily duties are done with ease and the most common social media and productivity apps work without a hitch.

The device is also able to offer a very comfortable gaming experience and is even able to run more intensive apps like Genshin Impact rather smoothly provided you opt for more moderate graphics settings.

Users can even expand the device’s RAM to 16GB through RAM expansion after system updates (8GB RAM + 8GB expansion). By borrowing from the phone’s 128GB internal storage, the OPPO A77s is able to increase its memory, boosting the phone’s performance when you need it most.

Binge-ready display and battery

At 6.56 inches, the OPPO A77s’ display is easily enjoyable when it’s time to put work away.

It comes with all the proper trimmings for a smartphone in its category including DCI-P3 color, eye care protection, and a 90Hz refresh rate.

While it does only support HD+ resolution, details remain clear and distinct enough for personal consumption. It’s paired with dual stereo speakers with Dirac 3.0 tuning that provides enough volume and clarity for solo sessions as well.

And if you prefer wired peripherals, the A77s still comes with a 3.5mm jack.

For uninterrupted watching or gaming, the A77s offers a 5000mAh battery capacity that should be large enough to get you through a season or two of your favorite show or a couple of hours of gaming, or maybe even both.

Once your phone taps out, OPPO’s 33W SUPERVOOC charging can bring it up to about 50% in just 30 minutes. Just enough time to whip up a snack and get back to binge-watching or gaming sessions.

Simple camera setup that goes a long way

On the OPPO A77s is a no-frills dual camera setup made up of a 50-megapixel shooter and a 2-megapixel depth camera. For selfies, we have an 8-megapixel camera found in the waterdrop notch up front.

While simple, the OPPO A77s’ camera setup makes taking snaps and selfies effortless. OPPO even offers an Extra HD mode that upscales an image, mimicking the quality and clarity of a 108-megapixel camera.

And being an OPPO device, you’re also getting some of its most-loved camera features including extensive beautification options, Bokeh Flare portrait, Selfie HDR, and more.

Final thoughts

There’s no doubt that performance is a key aspect people think about when choosing a smartphone. Luckily, we’ve got phones like the OPPO A77s that consider considers both form and function so you can keep up with your dailies and look good too.

To know more about the OPPO A77s, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website. You can also check OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact their website, via Facebook

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