Aboitiz Renewables Inc. has secured the “Final Certificate of Approval to Connect” (FCATC) from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for its Calatrava Solar Power Plant in Negros Occidental, signaling the facility’s readiness for commercial operation.
The FCATC confirmed that the 137.4 MWac Calatrava Solar Power Plant meets NGCP’s technical and operational requirements for grid connection, making it the largest operating solar and variable renewable energy (VRE) facility in the Visayas.
Located in San Isidro, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, the solar plant is expected to enhance energy availability in the region and support broader national objectives to scale up VRE integration across the grid.
”Aboitiz Renewables is able to complete great projects like the Calatrava SPP with the strong collaboration from NGCP. We appreciate NGCP for working closely with us to bring this project online and helping us progress our humble mission to deliver affordable, reliable, clean energy to customers,” said Aboitiz Renewables President Jimmy Villaroman.
“This milestone adds significant capacity to the grid, helps electricity suppliers meet their Renewable Portfolio Standards obligations, and is another step forward for the country as far as our nationwide energy transition objectives are concerned,” he added.
As part of its expanding renewable energy pipeline, Aboitiz Renewables is also preparing to energize two more solar projects in Luzon. The Olongapo Solar Power Plant in Olongapo City is currently 95% complete and is on track for testing and commissioning by the third quarter of 2025.
Meanwhile, construction continues on the San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan, and is targeting the same commissioning window. These upcoming facilities will connect to NGCP’s Castillejos 230 kV and San Manuel 69 kV substations, respectively.
“The successful grid integration of Calatrava SPP, alongside these upcoming projects, highlights Aboitiz Renewables’ momentum in contributing to the country’s renewable energy growth,” added Villaroman.
