SM Prime Holdings Inc. is expanding its renewable energy efforts as it continues to adopt solar power across its properties nationwide. The move supports both sustainability goals and the growing demand for electricity in surrounding communities.

To help ease pressure on the power grid and improve electricity availability, SM Prime has installed rooftop solar power systems across its properties and its network of SM Supermalls. Since launching its first solar panel installation at SM North EDSA in 2014, the company has significantly increased its capacity. Today, the clean energy generated from these systems is enough to power a city the size of Mabalacat, Pampanga, or Mandaue, Cebu.

“The use of solar power enables SM Supermalls to elevate the service we provide to our customers by embedding sustainability into our daily operations,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “When Filipinos visit their most-loved SM malls, they are entering a space that actively helps preserve the environment through responsible resource management, reducing carbon emissions while ensuring more resources remain available for our surrounding communities.”

Maximizing space makes room for energy efficiency

SM currently utilizes 65 hectares of space for its rooftop solar panels—which is almost as big as the entire SM Mall of Asia complex, but has also applied innovative ways to maximize mall space for energy efficiency.

SM Group now generates the largest capacity of clean energy among property developers in the Philippines

Across the SM Mall of Asia's MOA Sky, solar panels have been seamlessly integrated into the walkway that wraps around the property—doubling as overhead covering for mallgoers strolling and enjoying leisurely walks. 

By utilizing this space, SM generates enough power to run 1,000 escalators a day or power 1,800 homes for a month.

Another innovative application of means to harness solar power can be found in SM City Bicutan's solar-powered parasols decorating its Sky Garden. The understated use of the solar-powered parasols not only add to the Sky Garden's ambience but also provides functional use as nighttime lighting for customers of surrounding establishments.

The parasols efficiently provide five hours of nighttime lighting for only three hours of daytime charge, effectively reducing the need to use electricity throughout the evening until the mall's closing time.

"Our approach to building malls that satisfy our customers and stakeholders go beyond giving them what is expected. We believe it is up to us to be proactive in enriching the mall-going experiences of Filipinos by investing in seamless, sustainable solutions that allow us to preserve natural resources for many years to come," said Tan.

From timeless landmarks to reimagined spaces, SM Supermalls continues to redefine the mall experience—bringing together scale, innovation, and community for every Filipino.

As it celebrates 40 years of retail leadership, SM Supermalls unveils an ambitious roadmap: opening one flagship mall each year from 2026 to 2030. These future-ready destinations will serve as hubs for regional progress. Complementing this growth, SM is also investing over PHP150 billion in 16 major redevelopments and 12 new lifestyle malls, ensuring its entire network transforms into greener, smarter, and more people-centered spaces by 2030.

 

Another unusual celebration of Christmas. No matter what is the circumstances Christmas is Christmas and we are to continue spreading the hope and love of Christmas. So, pandemic or not, the yuletide season goes on with us, just like the spirit of Christmas shared by SM Supermalls with a list of merry-making inside their malls. 

SM Supermalls brings the same spirit of  Christmas for its shoppers with a series of inviting Christmas celebrations, of course, all while implementing the strict #SafeMalling protocols as mandated.

Christmas reimagined. To help reignite and uplift the hearts & spirits of Filipinos this holiday season, SM has reimagined safe bonding experiences with dazzling indoor and outdoor attractions that allow for picture-perfect shopping and dining activities for the whole family from November 5 to January 6. There will be Christmas markets, parks and villages, Santa appearances, character meet and greets, Christmas medleys, magical firework displays & drone shows, and other surprises. You can also look forward to an online Simbang Gabi which you may attend with your loved ones via SM Supermalls’ official Facebook page on https://facebook.com/smsupermalls/.

Noche Buena favorites during SM Holiday Resto Week. Noche Buena is the hallmark of every Filipino’s Christmas Eve celebration. Now that you’re able to celebrate with your loved ones, make this year’s Christmas spread more festive with delicious meals & treats available at SM. From December 13-25, you can look forward to SM’s Holiday Resto Week and enjoy special treats, promos, and exclusive deals from your favorite restaurants and food merchants.

Explore, shop, and win at SM Christmas Saya Village. Though online shopping has become more accessible during the pandemic, we still find ourselves missing the experience of being physically present at the SM Malls. With that in mind, SM has made shopping and dining much more safe, convenient, and exciting by launching the SM Christmas Saya Village! Register online at [microsite] or through SM Supermalls’ Facebook page to join this fun tech experience where you can play and create your own avatar to immerse yourself in a virtual Christmas zone at SM– from dining & shopping, to exquisite Christmas centerpieces and a fun play area! Plus, you can collect coins to redeem tons of exciting deals and vouchers from SM. Just be sure to pre-register from November 5-14 so you can enjoy an online shopping experience on a whole other level! This promo, which will run from November 15 to December 25, is not to be missed!