Pasig City, Philippines — 22 April 2025 — Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), has closed the Philippines’ largest syndicated loan at ₱150 billion to fund the world’s biggest integrated solar and battery energy storage project.
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The funding will enable the expansion of large-scale solar power generation and storage capabilities, reinforcing the country''s transition to renewable energy and ensuring a more stable and sustainable power supply.
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The total project cost is ₱200 billion, funding what is anticipated to be the world's largest solar and battery facility in Central Luzon. The funds will support ongoing development of the solar photovoltaic (PV) facility and battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Spanning four municipalities across Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, the project will generate 3,500 MWp of solar power complemented by a 4,500 MWhr battery energy storage system. The project will be developed in two phases with first phase expected to be completed in Q1 2026, and the second phase a year after.
“We need financial backing from the nation’s best banks to support a project of this scale,” he said. BDO Capital is acting as the sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner for the loan facility, while BDO Trust and Investments Group serves as facility agent and security trustee. BDO is also the main account bank for MTerra Solar.
The project, which will deliver 3,500 MWp of solar and 4,500 MWh of battery energy storage capacity, is a critical step in meeting the country’s goal of 35% renewable energy share by 2030, and 50% by 2040.
This content was originally published by The Philippine Star following its editorial guidelines. Philstar.com hosts its content but has no editorial control over it. The Sy-led bank said it is the biggest lender to the P150-billion project finance facility, giving the largest commitment among a six-bank syndicate.
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