Terra Solar Philippines, Inc., a unit of SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), announced that it had granted an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) deal with China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Energy China) for the world’s largest contiguous solar and battery power plant in the Philippines.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Nov. 19, SPNEC said Terra Solar partnered with Energy China.
The partnership will oversee procurement, design, permitting, manufacturing, testing, logistics, and on-site delivery, ensuring efficient and comprehensive execution of the 1,400 megawatt-peak (MWp) Terra Solar project and the installation and integration of the 3,300 MW-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
The contract also stated that Energy China would address defects, provide warranty coverage, and well as robust operational and maintenance protocols for the project’s long-term reliability and efficiency.
Terra Solar added that the EPC contract would also have Energy China develop a specialized training program for local teams and collaborate with stakeholders for the integration of the project into the grid.
Dennis Jordan, Terra Solar president and executive director said its partner was chosen because of its global-scale renewable energy (RE) developments.
“Choosing Energy China as our EPC partner was not on a mere whim, we made sure that we selected a company with an exceptional track record in delivering complex, large-scale renewable energy projects around the world. Energy China’s experience is unparalleled and relevant to our aspirations,” he said.
Energy China has operated in over 140 countries and has displayed its contributions to major engineering projects like the Three Gorges Dam, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the West-East Power Transmission Project, and the West-East Gas Pipeline Project.
The company has also pioneered advanced energy storage and ultra-high voltage systems.
Currently, Terra Solar is constructing a 3,500 MWp solar power plant paired with 4,500 MWhr battery energy storage system located in Central Luzon.
This project is anticipated to power two million households via RE.
“With its development on track, [We are] poised to become the world’s largest contiguous solar and battery storage facility, located in the Philippines,” Terra Solar said.
Terra Slar would also provide 850 MW of mid-merit RE through combining variable clean energy from solar and its battery storage.
Manny Rubio, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) president believes that this is more than a joint venture, stating that “Through this collaboration for Terra Solar, we aim to accelerate the nation's energy transition journey and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
Manny V. Pangilinan, Meralco’s chairman and chief executive officer has lauded this partnership as a push to change the country’s energy landscape.
“We welcome the partnership with Energy China and we are confident that we can drive this project to completion, on time and beyond expectation.”