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How is Bess transforming the Philippine energy industry?

With the commercial operations of approximately 1,000 MW of BESS facilities across 32 locations in the Philippines, we are now ushering in a new era for the Philippine energy industry through significant improvements in grid reliability and the integration of more renewable power sources to the country’s diverse energy mix.

What is Masinloc battery energy storage?

We started our venture into battery energy storage technology in 2018 when we acquired the 10 MW Masinloc Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of the Masinloc Power Plant from AES Philippines. The Masinloc BESS is the first battery energy storage facility in the Philippines and one of the first in Southeast Asia.

Why is EDC expanding its power supply to the Philippines?

The expansion is part of EDC’s long-term strategy to provide more round-the-clock, zero-carbon power to the Philippine grid. “We want to ensure that we are ready to provide more of our reliable source of 24/7 clean power to the grid as the country accelerates its decarbonization mission,” Cainglet said.

What is EDC doing in the Philippines?

With the Philippines working to increase its renewable energy share and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, EDC’s twin focus on geothermal expansion and energy storage places it at the forefront of a low-carbon transition. Follow Power Philippines on Facebook and LinkedIn or join our Viber community for more updates.

How many Bess facilities are there in the Philippines?

We are operating BESS facilities at 32 locations in the Philippines, across the regions of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Overall, we are putting up approximately 1,000 MW of BESS facilities, which will help ensure the reliability of the grid, especially in areas that are in most need of power quality solutions.