The wind farm is a project of Romblon Electric Cooperative (ROMELCO) and was made possible through a funding grant from Japanese companies Komaihaltec Inc. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
[6] Diesel fuel used to operate the power plants are transported by ship and this presents a risk to the townsfolk because not only does the extra cost of get passed on to consumers through higher electricity rates, the power supply also often gets interrupted when diesel shipments to island gets delayed by inclement weather or other conditions cause fuel supplies to run out.
[2] The carbon dioxide emitted by diesel power plants during generation also has a larger impact on the island's natural environment.
[2] Under the administration of general manager Rene M. Fajilagutan, ROMELCO began switching to renewable energy sources such as mini hydro and solar power to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels to generate electricity in areas of its jurisdiction in Romblon.
The project cost of PH₱242 million was shouldered by Komaihaltec and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. through a subsidy from the Japanese Ministry of Environment's Financing Programme to Demonstrate Advanced Low-Carbon Technology Innovation for Further Deployment in Developing Countries.