The PhP7.5-billion 150-megawatt (MW) Daanbantayan Solar Power Plant in Cebu broke ground on March 16, 2025, marking a significant step forward in advancing the Philippines’ renewable energy goals.
The plant, with a peak capacity of 176 megawatts, 150 base [capacity], and a battery storage system, will begin operations in 2026. The facility is projected to generate approximately 280 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy, equivalent to the consumption of more than 300,000 people.
Developed by Acciona Energia Global, the project underscores the government’s commitment to facilitating strategic investments in sustainable infrastructure.
The project was awarded by the Board of Investments (BOI) a Green Lane Certificate to the Daanbantayan Solar Plant on August 1, 2024, recognizing it as a priority initiative in the country’s push for clean energy solutions.
“This project highlights the tangible impact of the Green Lane program, showcasing its success in attracting investors, particularly in renewable energy. It serves as a meaningful milestone, paving the way for more projects that advance our mission to promote green investments and create job opportunities for Filipinos,” said DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque.
Once operational, the solar plant will not only provide substantial clean energy contributions but will also drive economic growth in the region, reinforcing Cebu’s role in the country’s energy sector development.
“This plant is Acciona Energia’s first plant in the Philippines, and as you know, as have been repeated, the biggest under construction in the Visayas archipelago. This project supports the government’s goal of increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix, ensuring energy security, and promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth,” said Sr. José Manuel Entrecanales Domecq, Chairman & CEO of Acciona, during the ceremony.
Strategically located less than one kilometer from the NGCP Talisay substation, the project will serve as a major link between the eastern and central parts of the Visayas grid. Spanning a 187-hectare site across 45 lots, the facility is positioned to optimize power distribution and efficiency, further bolstering the region’s energy infrastructure.
Notably, this project is the country’s first public-private partnership (PPP) in the energy sector in collaboration with the Cebu Provincial Government.
Acciona Energia Global, a global leader in renewable energy, is leading the project, drawing on decades of experience in large-scale solar and wind power development.
