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Five RE Projects Now Operational as DOE Pushes 1,471 MW Toward April 2026 Grid Entry
Date published: Apr 21 2026 04:28 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
20 April 2026
Five RE Projects Now Operational as DOE Pushes 1,471 MW Toward April 2026 Grid Entry
Five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 128.9 megawatts (MW) are now operational as of 17 April 2026, marking early progress in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) push to bring 25 renewable energy and energy storage projects into operation by the end of the month.
The newly operational projects are the 20.6 MW Hermosa Solar Power Project of Solana Solar Alpha Inc., the 17.5 MW Taft Solar Power Project of Taft Solar Energy Corporation, the 8 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant (Expansion Project) of Central Azucarera de San Antonio, the 52.8 MW Cordon Solar Power Project of Greenergy For Global, Inc, and the 30 MW Arayat 3A Solar Power Project of Citicore Solar Pampanga 1, Inc.
These projects form part of the 25 renewable energy and energy storage projects with a combined capacity of around 1,471 MW targeted for operation by April 2026. Their early entry into the grid reflects the DOE’s continuing efforts to accelerate the delivery of committed capacity to support domestic supply reliability, reinforce reserve margins, and help meet rising electricity demand. The remaining 20 projects have advanced into the final phases of grid integration and are targeted for operation by April 2026.
The 25 projects also form part of the 200 power plants that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the DOE to fast-track over the next three years in his 4th State of the Nation Address, in order to accelerate the delivery of additional power supply across the country.
To help ensure the timely completion of the remaining projects, the DOE is undertaking direct and sustained coordination 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 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,” Secretary Garin said. “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. 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.”
The DOE will continue to closely monitor the progress of these projects and sustain close coordination with all power sector stakeholders to ensure that additional capacity is delivered to the grid in accordance with all technical, safety, and regulatory standards. ###