DOE: 5 renewable energy projects with 128.9 MW capacity now active

The Department of Energy (DOE) reported Saturday that five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 128.9 MW were now operational, citing these as early gains towards boosting the country's green energy portfolio within April 2026.

Marked as newly operational facilities as of April 17 are solar and biomass projects in the following:

• 20.6 MW Hermosa Solar Power Project of Solana Solar Alpha Inc.
• 17.5 MW Taft Solar Power Project of Taft Solar Energy Corporation
• 8 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant (Expansion Project) of Central Azucarera de San Antonio
• 52.8 MW Cordon Solar Power Project of Greenergy For Global, Inc.
• 30 MW Arayat 3A Solar Power Project of Citicore Solar Pampanga 1, Inc.

These projects are part of the DOE's push to have 25 renewable energy storage projects, with a combined capacity of 1,471 MW, up and running by the end of the month.

The 20 other projects have entered the final phases and are targeted for operations also within April 2026.

The DOE said it is coordinating with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) to ensure the timely completion of all 25 projects.

Their collaboration seeks to address outstanding transmission, interconnection, inspection, registration, and metering requirements, and to prevent avoidable delays in commercial operations.

"We commend the developers and all concerned agencies for moving these projects forward with urgency… Every renewable energy project brought online strengthens our path toward energy independence, reduces our exposure to imported fuel volatility, and helps secure a cleaner and more resilient power system," Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said.

"At a time of continuing volatility arising from the developments in the Middle East, fast-tracking our country's renewable energy capacity is a critical strategic action to protect the Filipino people and the Philippine economy," she added. — VDV, GMA News