SN Aboitiz Power said Wednesday it is constructing two new battery energy storage system projects in Benguet totaling 80 megawatts after reaching financial close on Feb. 3, 2026.
SNAP, a joint venture between Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and Norway’s Scatec ASA, will co-locate the systems with its existing hydro facilities.
The projects include a 40-megawatt BESS at the Binga Hydroelectric Power Plant and another 40-megawatt BESS at the Ambuklao Hydroelectric Power Plant. Both are designed to provide ancillary services to the Luzon grid through the reserves market.
The new capacity expands the company’s storage portfolio, which includes a 24-megawatt BESS at the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant that has provided ancillary services since 2024.
SNAP also expects to begin commercial operations of two other projects this year, specifically 40 megawatts at Binga and 16 megawatts at Magat. Once completed, the total BESS capacity in operation and under construction for SNAP will reach 160 megawatts.
The company said in a statement that battery energy storage plays a critical role in supporting grid stability, providing fast-response services that help manage real-time frequency fluctuations and enabling the integration of variable renewable energy sources.
SNAP said that as the Philippines scales up renewable energy under its transition goals, the need for flexible and reliable ancillary services will grow.
Through continued investments in hydro and battery storage, Aboitiz Renewables and SNAP said they are advancing a resilient portfolio that supports long-term energy security.
