Calatagan Solar Farm
The Calatagan Solar Farm is a 63.3 MW solar power plant in Calatagan, Batangas owned by Solar Philippines.[1]
| Calatagan Solar Farm | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Location | Calatagan, Batangas |
| Coordinates | 13°55′24″N 120°40′12″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | March 2015 |
| Commission date | 2016 |
| Construction cost | ₱5.7 billion |
| Owner(s) | Solar Philippines |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 63.3 MW |
It was reported that the groundbreaking for the solar facility was done as early as March 2015.[2] Solar Philippines, a local company, developed the project which cost ₱5.7 billion. The facility was built by 2,500 people in a 160 hectares (400 acres) land near the foot of Mount San Piro. Upon its completion, the solar farm has 200,000 panels.[1]
Majority of the funds for the project's cost was shouldered by the Philippine Business Bank. Banco de Oro, China Bank, and the Bank of Commerce also provided funds.[1]
By the end of February, the Calatagan Solar Farm is already generating power weeks before the deadline set by the Department of Energy of March 15, 2016.[3]
References
- Dumlao-Abadilla, Doris (1 March 2016). "PH largest solar farm up in Batangas". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- "Solar Philippines to build largest solar farm in Luzon". The Philippine Star. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- Gonzales, Iris; Rivera, Danessa (29 February 2016). "Solar Philippines completes Calatagan solar farm". The Philippine Star.