Gurīn Energy Completes 75 MW Solar Plant in the Philippines, Launches Educational Program for Students

Gurīn Energy, a Singapore-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, has announced the completion of its 75-megawatt (MW) solar plant in the Philippines, marking the company’s first operational project in the country.

Located in Palauig, Zambales Province, the 80-hectare Palauig Solar Power Plant is equipped with 136,363 energy-efficient, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels. The plant will generate enough clean, zero-emission electricity to prevent 53,100 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually—equivalent to removing 11,500 combustion-engine cars from the road each year. The project is owned by Shizen Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gurīn Energy. The company has partnered with AboitizPower’s retail electricity units, Adventenergy Inc. and Adventpower Inc., to secure an offtake agreement, ensuring a sustainable and reliable clean energy supply for the latter’s commercial and industrial customers.

In addition, Gurīn Energy has launched the Cari Leviste Azores Visit Solar Education Programme, an immersive field experience at the Palauig solar farm for public school students. The program aims to:

• Educate students about renewable energy
• Enhance science education through real-world applications
• Inspire students to explore careers in sustainability and clean energy

The program, named in honor of the late Cari Leviste Azores from the Leviste family, who played a crucial role in the project’s development, will be free for all primary and secondary schools in the Philippines and will begin welcoming visitors in October 2025.

Bob Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer at Gurīn Energy, said, “The completion of the Palauig Solar Power Plant, our first operational project, is a milestone in Gurīn Energy’s drive to help move Asia to 100% renewable energy. Our achievement is reflective of the ongoing support we have received from the communities in Palauig, to whom we express our thanks. We are also grateful to our sole bank partner UnionBank of the Philippines who provided project financing for the plant, our partners including Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), Radio Veritas and to the national, provincial and municipal authorities.”

Joey Leviste Jr, Senior Advisor to Gurīn Energy and Chairman of Shizen Inc, noted, “Through the Cari Leviste Azores Visit Solar Education Programme, we hope that the next generation of Filipinos will be inspired to pursue careers in clean energy and sustainability. The Philippines has set a goal to raise the share of renewable energy in the national power mix to 35% by 2030, making it important to begin attracting talent to the sector.”

Mr Leviste added, “Through the Palauig Solar Power Plant and the Cari Leviste Azores Visit Solar Education Programme, Gurīn Energy is pleased to support the Philippines’ renewable energy targets.”