[PV: Philippines Advances GW-Scale Solar Pipeline with Terra Solar and SanMar Milestones]

Published: Apr 21, 2026 09:18

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April 21, 2026, the Philippines continues to scale its solar infrastructure with several major projects. The 197 MW Citicore Solar Batangas 1 project, paired with 320 MWh of storage, is already operational. ACEN’s 585 MW SanMar project in Zambales has brought its first two phases (384 MW) online, with full completion expected in 2027. Additionally, the massive Terra Solar project achieved grid synchronization in February, marking a critical step toward its 3.5 GW solar and 4.5 GWh storage capacity. With plans for GEA-7 focused on ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating systems, the country is rapidly accelerating its renewable energy deployment to meet 2035 targets.

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