The Department of Energy said Friday it endorsed to grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines 24 power generation projects for the conduct of a system impact study in October, led by the 2,000-megawatt wind project of Bondoc Wind Corp. in Masbate and the 1,000-megawatt offshore wind project of Vortex Offshore Wind Corp. in Antique.
“In October 2024, the DOE issued 24 SIS endorsements to the NGCP which are all new applications,” the DOE said.
The SIS will determine the capacity of the power grid to accommodate additional capacities and identify necessary improvements needed such as transmission lines, transformers or substations.
The endorsed projects to NGCP also include the 425-MW solar plant of Tuy Solar Power Corp. in Batangas, the 370-MW onshore wind project of Haraya Wind Energy Corp. in Zambales, the 380-MW solar project of AP Renewable Energy Corp. in Zambales, the 400-MW wind project of Solus Wind Energy Corp. (SWEC) in Sorsogon, the 112-MW Lobo wind project of Aboitiz Solar Power Inc. and the 506-MW solar project of Casilagan Solar Power Corp. (CSPC) in Cagayan.
The DOE also endorsed the 100-MW wind project of First Gen Visayas Energy Inc. in Nueva Ecija, the 229-MW solar project of Apolaki Four Inc. in Surigao del Sur and the 206-MW solar project of Gigasol 9 Inc. in Quezon.
