Vivant proposes PHP 6.232B Anilao solar-BESS project

Vivant Solenergy Anilao Corp. (VSAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vivant Energy Corp., is proposing a 173.1-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power project paired with a 99-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) in Anilao, Iloilo.

In a submission for public scoping to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the company said the proposed Anilao Solar Power Project carries an indicative cost of PHP 6.232 billion and is targeting commercial operations by the fourth quarter of 2027, following a three-year development timeline that includes one year of construction, as confirmed in a company disclosure.

In its filing, Vivant Solenergy said it aims to build a 173-megawatt solar farm paired with the 99-megawatt-hour BESS to add renewable energy capacity to the Visayas grid.

The ground-mounted solar plant will span 107.65 hectares and use 276,942 high-efficiency photovoltaic panels, each with a capacity of 625 MW, to harness Iloilo’s high solar irradiance and stable climatic conditions and generate approximately 1,905.3 kilowatt-hours annually.

Meanwhile, the BESS will use lithium-ion technology equipped with advanced battery management, fire suppression, and safety monitoring systems in compliance with international and Philippine safety standards.

“The addition of a BESS further enhances system flexibility and reliability, which are increasingly critical in grids with growing renewable energy penetration,” the company said.

The company said construction is expected to be completed within 12 months, with commercial operations targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027.

The project would be funded through a 75:25 debt-to-equity structure, using long-term bank financing and equity infusions from Vivant Energy, with generated electricity to be supplied under a power purchase agreement with Corenergy Inc., Vivant’s retail electricity supplier arm, to provide stable supply and predictable pricing for consumers.

“The proposed project is a strategic response to the growing energy demand and the government’s policy of accelerating the transition toward renewable energy,” the company said.

The submission forms part of the public scoping phase under the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System, which is required before preparing a full Environmental Impact Statement for an Environmental Compliance Certificate.

Established in 2014, Vivant Solenergy is tasked with developing and operating renewable energy facilities in the Philippines, particularly utility-scale solar power plants, as part of the Vivant group’s broader push into renewables.

Vivant Energy is part of Cebu-based Vivant Corp., which has investments in power generation, distribution, and retail supply and has said it aims to reach a 1,000-megawatt renewable energy portfolio by 2030.