Testing starts for 20MW Pangasinan solar project

Testing starts for 20MW Pangasinan solar project

Testing starts for 20MW Pangasinan solar project

2026-04-21 16:34:29



Title Testing Begins for 20MW Pangasinan Solar Project A Milestone i
in Renewable Energy

As the world continues to shift towards a more sustainable future, the ener
energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The Philippines, 
with its abundant solar radiation, is poised to play a crucial role in this
this transition.

In a major development, Rizal Green Energy Corp.'s (RGEC) 20-megawatt direc
direct current Bugallon solar power project in Pangasinan has started testi
testing and commissioning. This milestone marks a significant step forward 
for the company's efforts to bring more indigenous and renewable energy cap
capacity online.

The Journey Begins

RGEC, a joint venture between PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) and Japan's Ta
Taisei Corp., has been working tirelessly to bring this project to life. Th
The process began with coordination with officials from the Department of E
Energy (DOE), the Independent Energy Market Operator of the Philippines, an
and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). These efforts culmin
culminated in the approval of critical permits, including Wholesale Electri
Electricity Spot Market registration, Provisional Certificate of Approval t
to Connect, and energization approval as a generator.

Meeting the Administration's Imperative

According to Dave Gadiano, PGEC assistant vice president for power markets,
markets, this milestone also meets the administration's urgent imperative t
to bring more indigenous and renewable energy capacity online, especially d
during this period of energy supply instability. With the commissioning tes
tests underway, the project is expected to operate under a fixed 20-year te
term as a Green Energy Auction-2 facility.

The Roadmap Ahead

This solar power project is part of a larger portfolio of four utility-scal
utility-scale projects, including the Limbauan (in Isabela), Dagohoy (Bohol
(Bohol) and San Jose (Nueva Ecija) solar plants. As Rizal Green Energy Corp
Corp. continues to make progress on this front, it's clear that the future 
of renewable energy in the Philippines is looking brighter.

The Wind Power Project

Meanwhile, PGEC has also made significant strides with its 13.2-megawatt Na
Nabas-2 wind power project in Aklan. The project has received its Final Cer
Certificate of Approval to Connect to NGCP, a major step closer to commerci
commercial operation under the Green Energy Auction-1 program.

A Step Closer to Sustainability

As PGEC's Gadiano noted, Our wind facility's impending commercial operatio
operation not only takes advantage of the DOE's and NGCP's ongoing reinforc
reinforcement of the Boracay-Caticlan-Nabas transmission line, but also hel
helps ensure that tourism and business establishments in Boracay and Aklan 
will be able to get more clean power. With this project set to come online
online, it's clear that the future of renewable energy in the Philippines i
is looking brighter.

Conclusion

The testing and commissioning of Rizal Green Energy Corp.'s 20MW Pangasinan
Pangasinan solar power project marks a significant milestone in the Philipp
Philippines' journey towards a more sustainable energy landscape. As the co
country continues to invest in renewable energy, it's clear that the future
future of renewable energy in the Philippines is looking brighter than ever
ever before.

Key Takeaways

Rizal Green Energy Corp.'s Bugallon solar power project has started testi
testing and commissioning.
The project is part of a larger portfolio of four utility-scale projects.
projects.
PGEC's Nabas-2 wind power project in Aklan has received its Fina
Final Certificate of Approval to Connect to NGCP.
Both projects are expected to contribute significantly to the country's r
renewable energy capacity.

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