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PBBM witnesses signing of NGCP-SIERDC connection deal for 440MW Isabela Ground Mounted Solar PV

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Isabela- NGCP is confident that its connection agreement with San Ignacio Energy Resources Development Corporation (SIERDC) for the construction of the new 440-MW Isabela Ground Mounted Solar PV Project will further enhance synergy and connectivity among the players in the power industry.

 

The P18-billion project, which will be established in Ilagan City, will generate around 440 megawatts or 700 gigawatt hours per year, when completed in 2028. It will also provide jobs for 4,000 workers.

 

“There are 3 main participants in the energy industry, and all of us are connected: the generators who generate and supply power, the transmission service provider, that’s us, NGCP, we bring the generators to the third link, the distribution utilities and cooperatives who convert this power and deliver it in usable form to end consumers,” NGCP President and CEO Mr. Anthony Almeda said during the signing of the connection agreement, which was witnessed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

 

“As you can see, we are all part of the energy supply chain, and all of us must be connected in harmonious synergy, to achieve power stability and resiliency,” he added.

 

President Marcos, for his part, lauded the project, saying it will not only transform the energy landscape in Isabela but also strengthen the entire national grid and move the country closer to a resilient and renewable energy-secure future.

 

“The collaboration that we have formalized today is key to achieving our renewable energy goals and to ensuring a stable power supply for all Filipinos, not just for today but for the future. Having more initiatives like this project will be a catalyst for our country’s positive transformation,” the President added.

 

Almeda emphasized that NGCP’s cooperation and alignment with San Ignacio Energy Resources Development Corporation signal another milestone in the company’s efforts to maximize energy infrastructure and facilities to ensure that all resources are used to their full potential, and consumers get their money’s worth.

 

“We assure our stakeholders of our continued commitment to improve, upgrade, expand, and reinforce the Philippine power grid,” he added.

 

Almeda also reiterated NGCP’s readiness to accommodate and transmit any and all available power to the grid.

 

“We welcome the entry of new energy sources to address the need for additional power supply and ensure the reliability, adequacy, and quality of power being transmitted,” stated Almeda.

 

As part of its aim to strengthen and improve the country’s transmission network, NGCP recently energized three major projects in each of the main island grids. These were among the 98 completed projects since the company took over the operations and maintenance of the transmission system in 2009.

 

The projects have allowed the entry of 12,100 MW of additional power, while incoming projects will accommodate another 7,600 MW by 2028. ###