A global renewable energy player is eyeing Clark as its next growth base, with plans for a 40-hectare solar renewable industrial park that could boost the Philippines’ ambition to become a hub for advanced clean energy manufacturing.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said MaxFusion Group Inc. is exploring the development of a solar-focused industrial estate within the Clark Civil Aviation Complex.
Talks are centered on establishing a regional manufacturing platform for next-generation solar cells and modules, including building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that embed solar technology directly into walls, roofs, and façades.
BCDA said the proposed park could catalyze a broader solar ecosystem, attracting complementary investments across the value chain—from raw materials and components to downstream applications and system integration. While no project cost has been disclosed, the scale of the site positions Clark as a potential anchor for high-value clean energy manufacturing in Southeast Asia.
Plans under study include on-site and nearby solar farm installations to power the industrial park itself, supporting a low-carbon, largely self-sustaining operating model.
BCDA noted that this approach aligns with national priorities to accelerate the renewable energy transition, promote sustainable industrialization, and draw more foreign direct investment under the Marcos administration’s economic and energy agenda.
MaxFusion Group is a global renewable energy company with operations spanning solar technology development, manufacturing, and integrated clean energy solutions. Its interest in Clark reflects rising investor appetite for Southeast Asia as global demand for solar technologies continues to climb.
Following initial discussions, officials from BCDA, Clark International Airport Corp., and MaxFusion conducted a site inspection. BCDA said the visit underscores sustained investor confidence in BCDA-managed areas as strategic locations for renewable energy and next-generation industrial projects.
