Holcim Philippines Inc. is accelerating its move toward cleaner manufacturing through a strategic partnership with regional renewable energy platform Peak Energy, aimed at advancing decarbonization across its cement operations.
The collaboration will deliver a combined 25 megawatt-peak (MWp) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project spanning Holcim’s plants in Bacnotan, La Union, and Norzagaray, Bulacan.
Now in Phase 1, the project covers a 13 MWp solar installation in La Union and a 12 MWp facility in Bulacan.
Once fully operational by 2027, the solar systems are expected to generate approximately 40 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable electricity each year.
This output is projected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by around 28,500 metric tons annually, significantly reducing the environmental footprint of cement production at the two sites.
The initiative supports Holcim Philippines’ Net Zero ambitions by integrating renewable energy directly into its manufacturing processes. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels allows the company to produce lower-carbon building materials while reinforcing its sustainability credentials in the Philippine construction sector.
The partnership is structured under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), with Peak Energy responsible for financing, building, operating, and maintaining the solar facilities. Holcim will purchase the electricity generated, enabling a transition to renewable power without upfront capital investment.
The arrangement strengthens Holcim’s energy security and operational resilience while leveraging Peak Energy’s expertise in delivering large-scale solar infrastructure. Together, the companies are positioning renewable energy as a practical, scalable pathway toward more sustainable industrial manufacturing in the country.
