Philippine MTerra Solar Project To Be Connected To The Grid Very Soon - CleanTechnica

The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a P14.25-billion ($250 million) transmission network to connect the MTerra Solar Project, developed by Terra Solar Philippines Inc., to the national grid. This infrastructure, nearly 90% complete, will transmit power generated from the solar installations in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan to consumers across Luzon. Currently, the facility has installed 778 megawatts (MW) of solar panels, making it the largest operational solar plant in the country. Once fully completed, the project aims to generate 3,500 MW of solar power complemented by a 4,500-megawatt-hour battery storage system, with the first phase targeted to come online by early 2026. The battery storage will enable power supply during peak evening hours, addressing the Philippines’ chronic power reliability issues and reducing brownouts. The project is significant for Filipino consumers as it promises to lower electricity costs by providing solar power at rates below fossil fuel alternatives, thereby