AC Energy starts construction of 160 MW wind project in Pagudpud

AC Energy Corporation has started the construction of the 160 MW Balaoi & Caunayan wind farm project in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. 

The Php11.4 billion (US$237.89 million) wind farm is AC Energy’s latest project with long-time partner, UPC Renewables. The project’s target completion is slated for the fourth quarter of 2022, in time for full-year operations in 2023.

The wind farm will utilize turbines from Siemens Gamesa, which will supply, install and commission 32 SG 132 and 145 wind turbines, with a total capacity of 5 MW each, set to optimize the renewable energy production in the wind farm.