Philippines constructing $3bn ‘world’s largest’ integrated solar/battery facility | Being the ‘largest’ integrated facility, it’s expected to be one of the largest solar farms, overall, once fully operational in 2027

From the article: According to local news reports, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the project last month. “A 13-kilometer, 500-kilovolt transmission line will connect this project to the power grid, ensuring that clean energy reaches Filipino homes and businesses with efficiency,” he was quoted as saying at the event.

It’s expected to meet 12% of the Philippines’ energy demand, delivered to more than two million households, once operational.

Power Construction Corporation of China (Power China) received an EPC contract on the build. Details allegedly include warranties, defect resolution, and long-term operational and maintenance protocols to ensure reliability and sustainability.

The company will manage the east section of the project, which is said to cover about 1,505 hectares across sections of Gapan, General Tinio and Peñaranda (about 15km north of the capital, Manila). The value of the contract was not available.

US-based Jacobs, an infrastructure engineering and construction company, also announced work on the scheme. The firm is expected to deliver engineering services, technical advice and construction phase services. Financial information was not shared.