Alsons Power is moving forward with its renewable energy transition plans by converting its existing 55 MW diesel power facility in Alabel, Sarangani into a 98.7 MW solar power project in the southern Philippines. The development marks a major shift from fossil fuel-based generation toward utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure in Mindanao.
The project, which will be developed in two phases beginning in the second quarter of 2026, involves the transformation of the Southern Philippines Power Corporation (SPPC) diesel plant into a large-scale solar facility. The company stated that repurposing existing infrastructure and grid connectivity will help accelerate project execution while optimizing the value of existing assets.
As part of Phase 1, Alsons Power has awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a 45 MWac solar installation to Sinohydro Corporation Limited and POWERCHINA Philippines Corporation. Both firms, subsidiaries of POWERCHINA, will manage the project’s onshore and offshore EPC activities.
Antonio Miguel Alcantara, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alsons Power, said the initiative represents a decisive step toward transforming the company’s fossil fuel assets into renewable energy facilities while strengthening long-term energy security and sustainability in the region.
The SPPC Solar project secured offtake support under the Philippines’ Green Energy Auction Program Round 4 (GEAP-4), improving the project’s long-term financial viability and revenue stability. The first phase is targeted for completion ahead of the program’s September 2027 delivery timeline.
Once fully operational, the 98.7 MW solar facility is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply nearly 104,000 households in Mindanao while reducing dependence on diesel-based power generation.
Alsons Power also confirmed that development work for the project’s second phase is underway, including evaluations for integrating battery energy storage system (BESS) technology to further strengthen grid reliability and renewable energy utilization.
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