President Marcos has assured Filipinos anew that his administration is committed to ensuring that the country has a steady and reliable power supply amid the rise of technology and the growing electricity demand.

Marcos said this as he led the groundbreaking of the 3,500-hectare Meralco Terra Solar project, considered the largest integrated solar and battery storage facility in the world, in Gapan, Nueva Ecija, on Thursday, Nov. 21.

In his speech, the President welcomed the groundbreaking, citing the facility as one of the ways the government can fulfill its promise to the people.

“We are working towards a steady and reliable power supply that will meet the demands of today and continuously fuel our ambitions for tomorrow. Projects like Terra Solar bring us closer to that vision,” he said.

Marcos noted that the P200-billion investment for the project "demonstrates confidence in the stakeholders" in the country’s potential and their commitment to ensuring a stable, steady, and reliable power supply.

"Over the next decade, it is poised to generate nearly P23 billion in financial benefits—resources that will pave the way for even greater progress," Marcos said.

"The impacts and advancements of this project are amongst those that we envisioned when I spoke about energy in my recent State of the Nation Address," he added.

In an interview following the event, the President pointed out the facility’s advantage of having a battery that can store power and ensure a continuous supply of energy.

"We are all very excited at the groundbreaking ceremony for this very, very important project [of] Terra Solar. This is the largest solar power facility with battery,” he said.

The Chief Executive likewise recognized the importance of technological advancement to satisfy the increasing power demand in the country and the urgent need to transition to sustainable energy. He also emphasized the sustainability of solar energy generation in the Philippines.

He added that the suits the country well.

"Bagay na bagay sa atin ang solar dahil alam naman ninyo kahit umuulan, may araw pa rin at nakakapagbigay pa ng power ang solar (It is appropriate for us because even if it is raining here, there is still sunlight that gives us solar power),” Marcos said.

Once fully operational by 2027, the facility will deliver a 3,500 megawatts peak of solar power to the Luzon grid, with 4,500 megawatt-hour battery energy storage. It is seen to energize over 2 million households and reduce carbon emissions by more than 4.3 million metric tons annually.

The project spans 3,500 hectares across Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. Initially, it will be connected to the existing 500-kiloVolt (kV) Nagsaag-San Jose Transmission Line and later linked to the upcoming 500-kV Nagsaag-Marilao Transmission Line.

Aside from benefiting local residents, President Marcos said the project will position the Philippines as a leader in renewable energy. It is expected to create over 10,000 job opportunities, boost local economies, and open doors for growth and development in the country.