Alternergy Holdings Corp. has begun assessing the feasibility of a proposed wind power project in Albay Province using advanced Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. This marks a significant step in the expansion of its clean energy assets, aligning both with national renewable energy goals and Albay’s sustainability agenda.
In a statement released Monday, Alternergy confirmed that the LiDAR system, powered by solar energy, has been deployed to collect high-resolution wind data. The initiative follows the Department of Energy’s issuance of a Certificate of Authority (COA) earlier this year, granting the company three years to complete pre-feasibility and permitting requirements. If successful, the COA will be upgraded to a 25-year wind energy service contract.
“The LiDAR system is now operational and will be instrumental in determining the project’s commercial viability,” said Knud Hedeager, president of Alternergy Wind Holdings Corp. He noted that a meteorological mast is set for installation in 4Q this year to support the upcoming wind season and enhance data collection.
The Albay project comprises two proposed wind farms with a combined potential capacity of 300 MW (150 MW each), forming part of Alternergy’s broader pipeline of renewable energy projects. These include the 64 MW Alabat wind project in Quezon (targeted for end-2025), the 128 MW Tanay wind project in Rizal, the 28 MW-peak Solana solar project in Bataan, and two small hydro projects in Nueva Ecija and Ifugao totaling over 22 MW.
Alternergy aims to scale its renewable capacity to 500 MW by 2026, up from a projected 311 MW by the end of 2025.
