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Nexperia's Cabuyao plant gets 3MWp solar upgrade from Filinvest-ENGIE

Published Jun 11, 2025 02:46 pm
Filinvest and ENGIE engineers inspect the newly completed 3-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop system at Nexperia Philippines’ facility in Cabuyao, Laguna.
Filinvest and ENGIE engineers inspect the newly completed 3-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop system at Nexperia Philippines’ facility in Cabuyao, Laguna.

Filinvest-ENGIE Renewable Energy Enterprise Inc. (FREE) has completed a three-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop system for Nexperia Philippines, Inc. in Cabuyao, Laguna, marking a step in expanding its clean energy solutions for industrial clients and supporting the country's low-carbon transition.

In a statement, Juan Eugenio Roxas, president and chief executive officer of FDC Utilities, Inc. and FREE, said the project will help fortify Nexperia’s operations by improving the reliability and flexibility of its energy supply mix and shielding its lines from grid price volatility. 

He added that in an industry where a single power fluctuation can jeopardize millions of precision chips, reliability is not a luxury, but a competitive edge.

The newly built solar facility, located at Nexperia's assembly and testing plant in Light Industry and Science Park I, Cabuyao, Laguna, is expected to reduce thousands of tons of carbon emissions annually. This aligns with Filinvest's mission to foster environmental sustainability. The project showcases how innovation and sustainability can drive growth amid climate challenges.

Jean-Baptiste Dreanic, ENGIE Services Philippines’ Managing Director, noted that the collaboration with Filinvest and Nexperia reflects a shared commitment to delivering practical, low-carbon solutions for industrial clients in the Philippines. 

He added that they are proud to support companies like Nexperia on their sustainability journeys through reliable, energy-efficient infrastructure built for long-term impact.

Nexperia's Laguna facility, which produces up to one billion semiconductor components yearly, relies on a stable energy supply to support its high-volume operations. With the solar rooftop installation, the plant is making significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint while also lowering energy costs. 

Gareth Hughes, Nexperia Philippines’ Vice President and General Manager, acknowledged the project’s success, highlighting its smooth execution. He noted, “We have the hour-by-hour, day-by-day generation stats, and it is working remarkably well. This installation places us as pioneers within our group.”

This installation is part of FREE’s expanding renewable energy portfolio, which also includes clean energy partnerships with Merasenko Corporation and a 2.8 MWp solar rooftop project at Filinvest’s Festival Supermall in Alabang. 

In November 2024, FREE inaugurated its first solar project in Cebu for Merasenko Corporation, a Japanese medical device manufacturer. These projects collectively mirror the broader direction of the Filinvest Group, through its energy generation arm FDC Utilities, to build a balanced, future-ready portfolio that secures the country’s power needs while hastening the shift to cleaner, more resilient energy.

(From left to right) Jean-Baptiste Dreanic of ENGIE Services Philippines, Gareth Hughes of Nexperia Philippines, and Juan Eugenio Roxas of FDC Utilities, Inc. led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 3MWp solar rooftop project in Cabuyao, Laguna—celebrating a shared commitment to sustainability.
(From left to right) Jean-Baptiste Dreanic of ENGIE Services Philippines, Gareth Hughes of Nexperia Philippines, and Juan Eugenio Roxas of FDC Utilities, Inc. led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 3MWp solar rooftop project in Cabuyao, Laguna—celebrating a shared commitment to sustainability.

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