With the roar of construction machinery breaking through the tranquility, the Mabini solar project developed by ISBU, the International Systems Division of Trina Solar, officially broke ground on February 7, 2026. This is not only the starting point of a project, but also seen as an important puzzle on the clean energy map of the Philippines.

Dual implementation of scale and technology

The project site selection is highly strategic - located in the village of San Pedro, covering an area of 41.25 hectares. In terms of technical specifications, the Mabini project plans an installed capacity of 60MWp and adopts mature ground mounted photovoltaic technology. This scale is not simply a pile up of numbers, but a solid commitment from China International Engineering Corporation as the EPC general contractor to transform the gigawatt hours on the drawings into actual electricity.

Behind the total investment of 1.9 billion Philippine pesos, there is strong support for the local power grid structure.

Green digital ledger

If capital investment is the backbone of a project, then the green benefits it generates are the soul.

According to calculations, the project is expected to generate 110.84 gigawatt hours of electricity in the first year. What concept is this? It is sufficient to meet the daily electricity needs of over 24000 households, enabling tens of thousands of households to no longer rely on fossil fuels for their lights. What is even more exciting is the environmental account - it can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 76500 tons per year.

This is equivalent to injecting a shot of adrenaline into the Philippines' carbon neutrality goal.

Business Loop and Future Prospects

The stable operation of the project has been reassured. Trina Solar has confirmed that the Mabini project has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Advent Energy, a retail subsidiary of Aboyitiz Power Company. This 20-year contract provides legal protection for the long-term returns of the project and gives investors peace of mind.

According to the plan, the project will officially enter commercial operation by the end of the third quarter of 2026. At that time, this former land will transform into a photovoltaic ocean, continuously delivering clean electricity.

High level voice and on-site moments

This construction marks a crucial step forward for us in providing clean and reliable energy to the Philippine community and energy market, and creating long-term value. Keywords: Southeast Asia Engineering Information Network, Energy News, Photovoltaic

At the groundbreaking ceremony, Derek Wang, the Southeast Asia Regional Manager of Trina Solar ISBU, delivered a resounding speech. Beside him, Marjorie O. Ramos Samaniego, Governor of the Philippine Investment Commission, led a team to attend, and heavyweight guests such as Aris Z. Tulalian, President of Zenith Renewable Holdings Corporation, also attended to congratulate him.Editor/Cheng Liting