At 232MW, the project in Ilocos Norte Province is the largest integrated wind and solar power plant in the Philippines. LONGi was selected as the exclusive module supplier, delivering 100MW high efficiency monocrystalline solar panels to the project, developed by Qingdao Zhongzi Zhongcheng Group Co., Ltd. and started construction in March, 2017.
The site is in a primeval forest in the region of Pasuquin.
To ensure smooth delivery, Chen Jinliang, LONGi Logistics Manager and Bai Liwen, LONGi Solar Sales Manager visited the area many times to design the optimal transport scheme and build the roads to deliver the modules to the site. LONGi completed the supply of all modules in 2018 as planned.
“The 232MW project is the first large-scale wind and solar power integration project developed by Chinese enterprises in Philippines,” said Lu Min, former President of Qingdao Hengshun Zhongsheng Group at the ceremony marking the start of construction work in Philippines. “The project is a new start for our group, we are willing to contribute to the national construction of the Philippines through successful overseas development experience.”
According to the news report, this integrated solar and wind project is the first large-scale project in the energy sector of bilateral economic and trade cooperation after President Duterte's visit to China in December, 2016. It is also a major project by Chinese enterprises to respond to the 'Belt and Road' initiative.
LONGi, headquartered in Xi’an, China, focuses on manufacturing PV products and providing solar power technology solutions. Its product offerings range from wafers, cells, modules and PV solar power equipment to solar power systems. The LONGi Group has evolved into a global company with assets of approximately US$8.38 billion and more than US$4.65 billion in annual revenues in 2019.