Terra Solar Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of SP New Energy Corp., has installed 778 megawatts of solar panels at its site, making it the largest photovoltaic installation in the Philippines.
Once completed, Terra Solar is expected to become the world’s largest solar and battery energy storage facility.
SPNEC disclosed to the stock exchange that the 778 MW of solar panels installed exceeded its target of 750 MW at this stage of the project.
“Terra Solar stands as a clear example of how we can shape the country’s energy future through strong partnerships and a shared vision. With 778 MW of solar PV capacity now installed, we are making real progress toward delivering cleaner and more sustainable power for Filipinos,” said Dennis Jordan, president and chief executive of Terra Solar and MGEN Renewable Energy.
“This milestone reflects the hard work of our teams on the ground, the support of our government partners, and the trust of the communities we serve,” Jordan said.
The project reached this milestone just eight months after its groundbreaking in November 2024, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
As of the end of June, phase 1 of the project is 54 percent complete. This includes progress on a 500-kilovolt transmission line that will connect the facility to the Nagsaag-San Jose Transmission Line.
At its peak, Terra Solar has mobilized more than 9,500 workers and recorded over 7.5 million safe man-hours, underlining the scale of the construction effort.
The project supports the Philippines’ national goal of increasing renewable energy’s share in the power generation mix to 35 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040.
The Terra Solar project spans 3,500 hectares across the towns of Gapan, Peñaranda, General Tinio and San Leonardo in Nueva Ecija, and San Miguel in Bulacan.
The project is expected to deliver 3,500 megawatts peak of solar photovoltaic capacity, complemented by 4,500 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage.
This will provide clean power to about 2.4 million Filipino households and help avoid up to 4.3 million tons of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking more than 3 million gasoline-powered vehicles off the road.
