Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Prime Solar Solutions Corp. on Friday led the inauguration of its 64-megawatt solar power plant in Tanauan, Batangas.
“The completion of this plant is really a special milestone for us. This plant, combined with the other plant in Maragondon will be the first set of solar power plants that will be operated by Prime Infra and its subsidiary, Prime Solar,” said Prime Infra president and chief executive Guillaume Lucci.
“It’s certainly part of a wider portfolio strategy that we have, along with our other renewable projects. These projects truly play a key role into achieving our primary commitment which is to build better lives and resilient economies through critical infrastructure—the kind of infrastructure that is socially relevant,” said Lucci.
Prime Solar’s Tanauan plant, together with another in Maragondon, Cavite, will supply up to 128 megawatts of clean, renewable energy, powering about 84,000 households and displacing over 100,000 tons of coal per year.
Prime Solar has a 50-megawatt, 20-year power supply agreement with Meralco and will supply the rest of its output to the grid.
“We are thankful to our offtaker Meralco. We have a long-term contract to fulfill, and we look forward to doing just that and hopefully connect this plant, as quickly as possible, so as to distribute energy and release pressure on the grid,” said Lucci.
The Tanauan plant which broke ground in April 2023 employs the most advanced execution technology. It utilizes digital twin technology, drone verification of progress, optimized string sizing, and 24/7 quality assurance/quality control monitoring both at factory and at site.
Speaking on behalf of Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, Undersecretary Rowena Guevara congratulated Prime Infra for the inauguration of the Tanauan plant.
“Completing the construction in around 12 months shows the efficiency and teamwork that brought this project to its realization. The Tanauan Solar Power Plant represents a significant milestone in our transition to clean energy future to achieve national renewable energy program target of 35 percent in the generation mix by 2030, and 50 percent in 2040,” Guevara said.
The local government of Batangas also showed its support to the project, noting its benefits to the people.
“The benefits of this project extend far beyond the environmental impact. The construction and operation of this plant created numerous jobs for our constituents and stimulating our local economy. It demonstrates a beacon of innovation, showing that sustainable practices and economic growth can go hand in hand. I hope this project will set the precedence for future projects related to renewable projects,” said Rep. Maitet Collantes.
“Putting in perspective what Prime Infra is doing, not only in Batangas but really all over the place, this shows a very important infrastructure. I would like to assure, as governor of the province, that we will continue to support, to promote, the vision you have,” Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas said.
