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WeGen Engr. Aaron Capistrano's Baptism of Fire

Aaron Capistrano joined WeGen on March 17, 2017 as Program Manager for the Technical Services. Barely a month later, he was sent to Pamilacan island in Bohol to oversee the installation of the 39 kWp solar PV hybrid system WeGen donated to the community. The system is now installed on top of the local high school and has helped improve the quality of life of the island’s over 500 residents.



“That was my baptism of fire, and it was a very good introduction to what my work would be like in WeGen he said.

A graduate of electronics and communication engineering, Aaron said that WeGen is not like other solar companies. This, he said, is because WeGen works closely with the communities where it has solar projects. He realized this immediately in Pamilacan, and affirmed this further in the other projects he has managed.

“Take our work in Pamilacan – we stayed there for over a week and our team got to know so many members of the community: we learned about what island life is like, the difficulties that come with living in an area that’s isolated from the rest of civilization. They saw immediately the value of the solar PV project, and they were so appreciative. They helped us in all the ways they could; we never lacked for volunteers to help with the installation work,” he said.

He also shared that when working on a project in war-torn Marawi, the parish priest and congregants of the church the solar PV system was being built on were very accommodating. “They even slaughtered a goat for us, and insisted on giving us free board and lodging when all we requested was a safe place to stay. They did everything to ensure our safety and even comfort when we doing the installation,” he said.

Aaron said that working in WeGen means more than putting up solar panels on top of roofs. “It means teaching people about renewable energy, about the efficiency of solar PV systems and why solar energy the best alternative to energy generated by coal-fired power plants. We build relationships with our clients, especially with our clients who come from isolated communities like Pamilacan who really need access to electricity,” he said.


While he gains much satisfaction and fulfillment from his work, Aaron, however is conscious that he has to plan his schedules more effectively. Married to Ruthsel, a pediatrician, Aaron is the proud father of a little girl who’s turning two in May. He tries as much as possible to schedule his work in such a way that he doesn’t have to miss a weekend with his family. He is glad that WeGen is a company that does not micro-manage its employees but instead trusts them that they will do their work efficiently, including managing the time they spend on projects,

“Sometimes I have to be away for days at a time overseeing and monitoring projects in the provinces. As it is, I only get to go home on weekends because the daily commute to and from the office is exhausting,” he said. Aaron’s family lives in Laguna, but during the workweek, he stays with relatives in Pasig.

“That’s why I’m so grateful for phone apps that let me both see and speak to my wife and daughter even when I’m away. I call them at least twice a day – in the morning and at night,” he said.

Aaron also has high praises for his colleagues in the Engineering and Implementation Team – Gregorio Corruz Jr (Greg C), Arthur Robles (Art) , Gregmon Lopez and Edward Fiestada.

“I am proud of our team – our teamwork and camaraderie. It feels good to work with people who are experts in their field, and who also have similar values when it comes to hard work. WeGen is a good company with good people working for it to ensure that it succeeds in carrying out its mission and vision: provide clean, affordable, and sustainable energy anytime, anywhere, for everyone. #

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