Alsons Power said Monday it is transforming its 55-megawatt diesel power plant in Alabel, Sarangani into a 98.7-megawatt alternating current solar power facility to advance its renewable energy initiatives.
The development of the Southern Philippines Power Corp. facility will be executed in two phases beginning in the second quarter of 2026.
Once completed, the solar facility is expected to generate enough electricity to power nearly 104,000 homes, providing a boost for communities in Mindanao and a step forward in the country’s renewable energy journey.
“We are excited to begin the transition of our fossil fuel assets into renewable energy facilities,” Alsons Power chief executive Antonio Miguel Alcantara said.
“This marks more than the start of a major project. It is a decisive step toward a more diversified energy portfolio and a more energy-secure future,” he said.
The engineering, procurement and construction contract for Phase 1 of the project, which covers 45 megawatts alternating current, went to Sinohydro Corp. Ltd. and POWERCHINA Philippines Corp. The two firms will handle the offshore and onshore scopes. Both companies are subsidiaries of POWERCHINA, a leader in infrastructure development and clean energy solutions.
Phase 1 of the solar project is among the winning projects in the Green Energy Auction Program Round 4, securing offtake and reinforcing its long-term viability.
Alsons Power officials expect the partnership with POWERCHINA, which operates in more than 130 countries and regions, to ensure the successful completion of the facility ahead of its delivery target in September 2027.
“We are confident that our partnership with POWERCHINA, given its strong track record and technical expertise, will ensure the successful completion of SPPC Solar ahead of our GEAP-4 delivery target in September 2027,” Alcantara said.
“This collaboration reinforces our commitment to support the country’s energy transition and build a more sustainable and resilient power system,” he said.
Development activities for Phase 2 are also moving forward, including the evaluation of integrated solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system configurations.
The company expects the planned battery component to enhance grid stability, support peak shaving and address solar intermittency. This will improve the project’s reliability, strengthen its revenue potential and bankability, and position it as a resilient asset within the growing renewable energy portfolio of Alsons Power.
“SPPC Solar highlights our commitment to evolve with the country’s energy needs. We are not only expanding our renewable portfolio, but we are strategically transforming our existing assets to create long-term value and sustainable benefits,” Alcantara said.
