The Filinvest Group and ENGIE Services Philippines, through its joint venture company, Filinvest-ENGIE Renewable Energy Enterprise Inc. (FREE), has completed a 3-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop system for Nexperia Philippines, Inc. in Cabuyao, Laguna.
The project reflects FREE’s growing portfolio of clean energy solutions for industrial clients and underscores its commitment to supporting the country’s low-carbon transition.
Juan Eugenio Roxas, FDC Utilities, Inc., and FREE President and CEO, expressed pride during the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony of the facility, “This milestone in our push to expand renewable projects feels especially fitting as Filinvest celebrates 70 years of turning Filipino dreams into reality. Through this project, we aim to help fortify Nexperia’s operations by improving the reliability and flexibility of its energy supply mix and shielding its lines from grid price volatility.”
The newly built solar facility at Nexperia’s assembly and testing plant in Light Industry and Science Park I, Cabuyao, Laguna, is expected to reduce thousands of tons of carbon emissions annually, reinforcing Filinvest’s mission to foster environmental sustainability. This project exemplifies how innovation and sustainability can drive growth in the face of climate challenges.
Roxas highlighted, “In an industry where a single power fluctuation can jeopardize millions of precision chips, reliability is not a luxury—it is a competitive edge.”
Jean-Baptiste Dreanic, ENGIE Services Philippines’ Managing Director, shared,
“This collaboration with Filinvest and Nexperia reflects our shared commitment to delivering practical, low-carbon solutions for industrial clients in the Philippines. We’re proud to support companies like Nexperia on their sustainability journeys through reliable, energy-efficient infrastructure that’s built for long-term impact.”
FREE is focused on delivering intelligent energy solutions toindustries nationwide. The Nexperia installation is part of FREE’s expanding renewable energy portfolio, which includes clean energy partnerships with MerasenkoCorporation and its flagship project – a 2.8 MWp solar rooftop project at Filinvest’s Festival Supermall in Alabang.
Nexperia’s Laguna facility, which produces up to one billion semiconductor components yearly, relies on a stable energy supply to support its high-volume operations. With the installation of the solar rooftop, the plant is making significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint while also lowering energy costs.
Gareth Hughes, Nexperia Philippines’ Vice President and General Manager, acknowledged the project’s success,highlighting its smooth execution. “We have the hour-by-hour, day-by-day generation stats, and it is working remarkably well. This installation places us as pioneers within our group,” he noted.
Earlier, in November 2024, FREE inaugurated its first solar project in Cebu for Merasenko Corporation, a Japanese medical device manufacturer located at the Cebu Light Industrial Park in Lapu-Lapu City.
These projects collectively mirror the broader direction of the Filinvest Group, through its energy generation arm, FDC Utilities, to build a balanced, future-ready portfolio that secures the country’s power needs while hastening the shift to cleaner, more resilient energy.
As Filinvest ushers in the next 70 years, these milestones affirm the group’s legacy of progress rooted in purpose. By empowering industries through clean energy and forging partnerships that create real impact, Filinvest continues to bring value to its stakeholders. As energy costs rise and environmental concerns become even more pressing, collaborations like this will ensure long-term competitiveness while meeting global sustainability standards.
