Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation
(AboitizPower), has secured the “Final Certificate of Approval to Connect” (FCATC)
from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for its Calatrava Solar
Power Plant in Negros Occidental, signaling the facility’s readiness for commercial
operation.
The FCATC confirmed that the 137.4 MWac Calatrava Solar Power Plant meets NGCP’s
technical and operational requirements for grid connection, making it the largest
operating solar and variable renewable energy (VRE) facility in the Visayas.
Located in San Isidro, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, the solar plant is expected to
enhance energy availability in the region and support broader national objectives to
scale up VRE integration across the grid.
”Aboitiz Renewables is able to complete great projects like the Calatrava SPP with the
strong collaboration from NGCP. We appreciate NGCP for working closely with us to
bring this project online, and helping us progress our humble mission to deliver
affordable, reliable, clean energy to customers,” said Aboitiz Renewables President
Jimmy Villaroman.
“This milestone adds significant capacity to the grid, helps electricity suppliers meet
their Renewable Portfolio Standards obligations, and is another step forward for the
country as far as our nationwide energy transition objectives are concerned,” he added.
largest operating solar and variable renewable energy installation in the Visayas — a milestone in the region’s
clean energy transition.
As part of its expanding renewable energy pipeline, Aboitiz Renewables is also
preparing to energize two more solar projects in Luzon. The Olongapo Solar Power
Plant in Olongapo City is currently 95% complete and is on track for testing and
commissioning by the third quarter of 2025.
Meanwhile, construction continues on the San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan,
and is targeting the same commissioning window. These upcoming facilities will
connect to NGCP’s Castillejos 230 kV and San Manuel 69 kV substations, respectively.
“The successful grid integration of Calatrava SPP, alongside these upcoming projects,
highlights Aboitiz Renewables’ momentum in contributing to the country’s renewable
energy growth,” added Villaroman.
