- Jacobs partners with Terra Solar Philippines to develop a $3.3B, 3.5-GW solar and 4.5-GW battery storage project.
- The project aims to provide 12% of the Philippines’ energy needs and reduce coal dependency.
- Jacobs will manage the facility’s construction, digital tools, and solar panel supply chain.
Jacobs will partner with Terra Solar Philippines Inc., a SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) subsidiary, to deliver a significant renewable energy project in the Philippines. The project will include a 3.5-gigawatt (GW) solar power plant and a 4.5-GW battery storage system, creating one of the most extensive global solar and battery storage facilities.
The $3.3 billion (PHP 200 billion) initiative aims to meet 12% of the Philippines’ energy needs. Currently, the country relies heavily on coal for power generation. The project seeks to reduce coal dependency and lower emissions. Located 150 kilometres north of Manila, the facility will cover 3,000 hectares.
Jacobs will use advanced digital tools to manage the project, employing drones to inspect the site and monitor construction. Jacobs Vice President Fiachra Ó Cléirigh stated that the project will reduce the country’s reliance on coal and strengthen the sustainability and resilience of its energy system.
Dennis B. Jordan, President of MGEN Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), emphasised the project’s strategic value. He pointed out that combining solar power with battery storage will create a competitive, environmentally friendly energy solution rivalling traditional sources like coal.
Jacobs will also handle supply chain logistics for the solar panels. The company will oversee the production, inspection, shipping, and installation of millions of panels necessary for the facility.
This initiative is part of Jacobs’ greater global involvement in renewable energy projects. Jacobs plays a key role in Suedlink, a major underground power cable project in Europe. In the United States, Jacobs manages ARCHES (Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems), a clean hydrogen hub being built in California.
Through these projects, Jacobs demonstrates its expertise in managing complex energy infrastructure and continues to drive the worldwide transition to sustainable energy systems.