- ACEN Corporation commissioned its 60MW San Manuel Solar project in Pangasinan, adding 94GWh of clean power annually.
- The project strengthens ACEN’s Northern Luzon portfolio and aligns with the government’s 35% renewable energy target for 2030.
ACEN Corporation has commissioned San Manuel Solar, its first solar facility in Pangasinan. The 60-megawatt project expands the company’s renewable energy presence in Northern Luzon. The project followed ACEN’s acquisition of Sinocalan Solar Power Corp. in December 2022, which enabled development to proceed.
The solar plant uses 108,752 ground-mounted photovoltaic panels. It is expected to generate about 94 gigawatt-hours of electricity each year. Output at that level can supply power to roughly 55,000 households in Luzon. The project also aims to avoid more than 58,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
San Manuel Solar connects directly to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines through a 1.8-kilometre transmission line linked to the 69-kilovolt San Manuel substation. The connection ensures efficient integration of solar output into the national grid.
ACEN has also invested in social programmes in the host community. Through Brigada Eskwela and Brigada Pagbasa, the company has upgraded school facilities, provided learning materials and supported literacy initiatives. These efforts reflect ACEN’s commitment to long-term community development.
San Manuel Solar strengthens ACEN’s portfolio in Northern Luzon and aligns with the government’s goal of reaching 35 percent renewable energy in the national power mix by 2030. The company aims to support a just, inclusive and sustainable energy transition across the Philippines as it continues to expand its clean energy investments.