ACEN is expanding its renewable energy footprint in Northern Luzon with San Manuel Solar, its first solar power project in Pangasinan, reinforcing the company’s push to support the Philippines’ transition to a low-carbon energy system.
San Manuel Solar forms part of ACEN’s strategic expansion following its acquisition of Sinocalan Solar Power Corp. in December 2022, which paved the way for the development of the 60-megawatt facility in San Manuel town.
The project strengthens ACEN’s growing presence in Northern Luzon, a region seen as key to accelerating the country’s shift to clean and sustainable energy.
Equipped with 108,752 solar panels, the facility generates about 94 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually—enough to power roughly 55,000 households.
This output translates to the avoidance of more than 58,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, supporting national climate targets while enhancing Luzon’s energy security.
The solar farm uses ground-mounted photovoltaic panels and is connected directly to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines via a dedicated 1.8-kilometer transmission line linked to the 69-kilovolt San Manuel Substation, ensuring efficient and reliable power delivery to the grid.
Beyond power generation, ACEN said the project reflects its commitment to host communities.
Through its Brigada Eskwela and Brigada Pagbasa programs with the Department of Education, the company has helped refurbish schools, provide learning materials, and support literacy initiatives in Pangasinan.
San Manuel Solar adds to ACEN’s expanding domestic renewables portfolio and supports the government’s goal of raising renewable energy’s share in the power mix to 35 percent by 2030, as the company continues to scale clean energy investments nationwide.
