Meralco PowerGen Corp.’s (MGen) renewable energy (RE) unit, MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), has increased its clean energy capacity in the first quarter of 2025 with the inauguration of three solar plants.
In a statement on Friday, March 28, MGen said it has switched on 152.7-megawatts alternating current (MWac) worth of solar projects in Luzon, which are aimed at supporting the country’s RE targets as well as powering over 154,000 households in the communities.
These solar projects are located in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija; Cordon, Isabela; and Baras, Rizal.
According to MGen, Baras Solar, which is the first solar farm in Rizal, is operating at about 80.1 MWac.
“The completion of MGreen’s Baras Solar expansion marks the fulfillment of MGen’s committed solar projects for the year, reinforcing its dedication to a more sustainable energy future,” it stated.
Dennis B. Jordan, president and chief executive officer of MGreen, believed that the Baras solar expansion not only provided clean energy to homes, but also boosted the local economy.
“Our expansion of MGreen Baras Solar is about helping communities, protecting the environment, and contributing to the country’s clean energy goals… This project reflects our commitment to building a greener future while bringing meaningful opportunities to the people of Baras and Rizal,” he said.
During Baras Solar’s development, around 1,600 locals were employed to work on the plant.
MGreen also noted that the Bongabon facility in Nueva Ecija was the first project under the second Green Energy Auction (GEA 2) of the Department of Energy (DOE) to wrap up its works six months ahead of schedule.
Its project in Cordon, which is also part of GEA 2, is considered as one of the largest operating solar farms in Region 2.
Currently, MGen’s RE portfolio is nearly at 400 MWac, spanning across several provinces like Bulacan, Ilocos Norte, Batangas, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, and Isabela.
The company is projected to exceed its goal of 1,500-MW capacity by 2030, with MTerra Solar in Bulacan and Nueva Ecija expected to become the largest solar facility in the world upon completing its first phase of construction next year.