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Deal #10625 Version #94745

Philippines
Created at
2024-09-08
Last update
2024-10-23
Last full update
2024-10-23

Land area

Size in operation (production)
  • [2016] 20 ha
  • [2023, current] 95.81 ha
Comment on land area
Based on RS polygon generated

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2023, current] Solar park (95.81 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
The “Garcia 2” solar project is part of NSEC’s initiative in creating 1,500 MW of renewable energy projects in the next five years.

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2019-11-26] Intended (Expression of interest)
  • [2022-02-08, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
(2019-11-26) Ilocos Norte continues to attract more investors on renewable energy as a 72-megawatt solar farm is being eyed in Currimao, Ilocos Norte. (2022-02-08) Vena Energy, Asia-Pacific’s leading renewable energy company, announced today that it has entered into a joint-venture agreement with Meralco Renewable Energy Inc (MGreen) for the development of the 68 MW “Garcia 2” Solar Project, located in the municipality of Currimao in Ilocos Norte in the Philippines.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2016] In operation (production)
  • [2022-03] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2023-04, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
the existing 20-megawatt solar project in Barangay Paguludan-Salindeg which was inaugurated in 2016. The area covers 24 hectares of forestland. Vena and MGreen’s joint experience and expertise delivered the project successfully within 12 months.