65 MW solar project secures government permit in Philippines

The Philippine government has given the green light to an up to 65-MW solar project proposed by local developer Burgos Pangasinan Solar Energy Corp in Burgos municipality, in the coastal province of Pangasinan, Luzon island, Philippines.

The Board of Investments (BOI), an agency under the Department of Trade and Industry, has issued a green lane certificate authorizing the project. The proposal is estimated to have a value of PHP 2.7 billion (USD 48.2 million). The photovoltaic (PV) park is planned to encompass 71.5 hectares (176.7 acres) of land, with an installed capacity ranging between 50 MW and 65 MW. Commercial operations are expected to commence in September 2026. Rising Renewables Holdings controls Burgos Pangasinan, and this project is anticipated to contribute to the Philippines' goal of achieving a 35% share of renewable energy in the power generation mix by the end of the decade.