Aboitiz, Vena Launch 206MW Wind Project in Visayas

Aboitiz Renewables Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corp., and Singapore-based Vena Energy have partnered with PowerChina Philippines Corp. to develop the 206-megawatt San Jose wind project in the Visayas.

The joint venture, Luzon Wind Energy Corp. (LWEC), has appointed PowerChina as the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the wind farm, including substation development and connection works.

The connection facility will initially link to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) through an interim direct connection to the 138-kilovolt (kV) Calbayog substation via a 53.2-kilometer double-circuit transmission line. A permanent connection to NGCP’s planned 138-kV San Isidro substation is scheduled for a later phase.

LWEC stressed that securing provisional authority is vital to avoiding delays in the project.

“It is in the government’s interest to assist renewable energy developers like LWEC in achieving commercial viability and commencing operations at the earliest possible time,” the company stated.

The urgency of the project aligns with the Visayas grid’s power supply challenges, which resulted in red and yellow alerts earlier this year. These alerts signal either a lack of power reserves or insufficient supply to meet demand.

The San Jose wind project is expected to begin commercial operations by February 2026, boosting renewable energy capacity in the region and supporting the government’s push for sustainable energy solutions.

Renewable energy advocates have lauded the initiative, citing the need for projects like this to reduce the Philippines’ dependence on fossil fuels and enhance energy security.