Siemens Gamesa swoops on 70MW Philippines wind
Manufacturer will supply Acen with 14 SG 5.0-145 turbines for a project in Ilocos Norte
Siemens Gamesa has secured a 70MW turbine deal for wind project in the Philippines, developed by Acen Corporation.
The manufacturer will supply Acen with 14 SG 5.0-145 turbines, following the country’s recent renewable energy auctions.
The awarded 70MW Capa wind farm, located in Caparispisan, Ilocos Norte province, is expected to be completed and start operations by the first quarter of 2024.
Siemens Gamesa also secured a contract to provide five years of operation and maintenance services for the wind project.
The order follows the signing last year of a turbine order for the country’s largest wind project, the 160MW Pagudpud wind farm in Balaoi & Caunayan, also with Acen.
The first 81MW wind farm in Caparispisan by North Luzon Renewables was installed in 2014 and has operated as Acen’s largest wind project in the Philippines.
This wind farm was also supplied by Siemens Gamesa.
Siemens Gamesa said that to date it has installed 60% of the total wind power capacity in the country.
The Philippines concluded the first round of auctions for approximately 2000MW of various renewables projects in June, marking a significant step in developing indigenous and clean sources of energy at competitive prices and attracting investments to the renewables sector.
The country has set an ambitious target of at least 35% renewable power by 2030 and 50% by 2040 to achieve energy security, sustainable development, and inclusive growth and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
“It is encouraging to see an increased political commitment in the Philippines to boost wind power to enhance energy security and protect the environment.
“We’re pleased to strengthen the partnership with ACEN to develop more wind power in the Philippines, which accounts for just 1% of electricity production, while the target is to achieve 9% by 2030 and 13% by 2035.
“Together with our partners, we will help to unlock the full potential of wind,” said Mart Huismans, sales head of Siemens Gamesa in Southeast Asia.
