What is the Philippines' first megawatt-scale floating solar facility?The Philippines’ first megawatt-scale floating solar facility in Cebu as seen in a August 2025 handout image. MANILA, Philippines — A floating solar power plant on a reservoir in Cebu has begun supplying energy to a copper mine, marking the country’s first megawatt-scale deployment of the emerging technology.
How will a solar power plant help the Philippines?The 187-hectare solar power plant, which is a kilometer away from Talisay substation of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, will generate around 280 gigawatt-hours of clean energy annually that can serve 300,000 people. The project will also cut 259,000 tons of carbon dioxide emission annually.
Will Daanbantayan solar plant reduce electricity costs in Cebu?With a committed investment of Php7.5 billion (approximately USD130 million), the Daanbantayan Solar Plant is expected to significantly reduce electricity costs in Cebu.
What is a floating solar project in the Philippines?In a news release, Carmen Copper noted that the project, which can scale up to 50 megawatts, is part of its strategy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and aligns with the Philippine Department of Energy’s target of sourcing 35% of power from renewable energy by 2030. Why floating solar?.
How will Power be distributed in Cebu?The initial power output will be distributed through private Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with CEBECO II, the electricity cooperative operating in the province of Cebu, and any excess energy will be sold at the annual green auction hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE).
What is Daanbantayan solar power project?The Daanbantayan Solar Power Project, located in the Municipality of Daanbantayan, at the northern tip of the Island of Cebu, involves an investment of around USD 130 million, and it will create a significant amount of direct and indirect jobs during its construction and operational phas
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GoodWe, a global leader in solar inverters and energy storage solutions, recently energized the renewable energy landscape in Cebu, Philippines, through an impactful solar energy
The Philippines’ first megawatt-scale floating solar facility in Cebu as seen in a August 2025 handout image. MANILA, Philippines — A floating solar power plant on a reservoir in Cebu has begun supplying energy to a copper mine, marking the country’s first megawatt-scale deployment of the emerging technology.
The 187-hectare solar power plant, which is a kilometer away from Talisay substation of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, will generate around 280 gigawatt-hours of clean energy annually that can serve 300,000 people. The project will also cut 259,000 tons of carbon dioxide emission annually.
With a committed investment of Php7.5 billion (approximately USD130 million), the Daanbantayan Solar Plant is expected to significantly reduce electricity costs in Cebu.
In a news release, Carmen Copper noted that the project, which can scale up to 50 megawatts, is part of its strategy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and aligns with the Philippine Department of Energy’s target of sourcing 35% of power from renewable energy by 2030. Why floating solar?
The initial power output will be distributed through private Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with CEBECO II, the electricity cooperative operating in the province of Cebu, and any excess energy will be sold at the annual green auction hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE).
The Daanbantayan Solar Power Project, located in the Municipality of Daanbantayan, at the northern tip of the Island of Cebu, involves an investment of around USD 130 million, and it will create a significant amount of direct and indirect jobs during its construction and operational phases.
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