ManilaTimes-Nov 22
Presodemt Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the groundbreaking of the Meralco Terra (MTerra) Solar Project, considered the largest integrated solar and battery storage facility in the world. In his speech in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Marcos said the landmark project would “put our country on the map as a leader in renewable energy.” “With an investment of over P200 billion, this demonstrates confidence of the stakeholders in our nation’s potential and our commitment to securing a stable, steady, reliable, and sustainable power supply,” Marcos said. The president highlighted the importance of the solar project expected to power over 2 million households and reduce carbon emissions significantly once fully operational in three years. He said it would also address the growing demand for electricity and the Philippines’ urgent need to transition to sustainable energy. “Once fully operational by 2027, this facility will deliver 3,500 megawatts peak of solar power to the Luzon grid, with 4,500 megawatt-hour battery energy storage,” Marcos said. “This project will energize over 2 million households and reduce carbon emissions by more than 4.3 million metric tons annually. To put that into perspective, it is equivalent to removing 3 million gasoline-powered cars from our roads — decisive action towards helping address global warming and climate change,” he added. The project spans 3,500 hectares in five towns across Nueva Ecija and Bulacan.
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