PetroGreen Energy and NGCP Successfully Linked-Up Dagohoy Solar to Bohol Grid

Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) and National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) successfully linked the 27 MWp Dagohoy Solar Power Project (DSPP) to the Bohol grid on October 26, 2024.

On October 24, 2024, the NGCP issued an approval for the energization of DSPP as a load facility, thereby establishing the technical viability of the solar plant for grid connection. This milestone signals the actual start of testing and commissioning of the facility, following the successful tap-in connection of DSPP’s 25 MVa substation to the 69KV Carmen-Ubay Transmission Line on October 5, 2024 and registration to Wholesale Electricity Spot Market on October 18, 2024.

“The collaboration and combined efforts from all stakeholders paved the way for this important milestone for DSPP. The successful link up proves our team’s dedication and commitment to support the national agenda on increased renewable energy adoption,” says PGEC VP for Plant Operations Engr. Paul Elmer C. Morala. “Moreover, with the upcoming start of testing and commissioning as a generation facility, the DSPP is set to begin providing clean energy to Bohol, further supporting its booming economic and tourism landscape,” adds Engr. Morala.
 
The DSPP is one (1) of four (4) solar power projects of Rizal Green Energy Corporation, a joint venture between PGEC and Japan’s Taisei Corporation. PGEC is the renewable energy holding unit of publicly-listed company PetroEnergy Resources Corporation with Kyuden International Corporation as a significant minority investor. Upon testing and commissioning of DSPP, PGEC will be the first to successfully build and operate a utility[1]scale solar power facility in Bohol.

PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) is a Philippine renewable energy producer that aims to expand the reach of renewable energy in the country. A subsidiary of PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC), PGEC was incorporated on March 31, 2010 to undertake PERC’s diverse renewable energy projects.

PGEC currently spearheads projects in geothermal, wind, and solar energy production. It holds a 65 percent interest in the 32-MW Maibarara Geothermal Power Project (MGPP) in Batangas, a 40 percent stake in the 50-MW Nabas Wind Power Project (NWPP) in Aklan, and a 56 percent share in the 70-MWdc Tarlac Solar Power Project (TSPP).

PGEC continuously explores new investment opportunities in renewable energy and retail electricity to help augment the supply of readily available, sustainable, clean electricity.