Giga Solar Expands Renewable Energy Footprint in the Philippines with 50MW Solar Project

Taiwan-based Giga Solar Materials Corp., a leading global supplier of solar conductive pastes, is strengthening its presence in the Philippines through its renewable energy subsidiary, Wholesun Energy. In a strategic move to support the country’s clean energy transition, Wholesun Energy has partnered with local firm Wyn Power Corp. to develop a 50-megawatt peak solar power project in Taysan, Batangas.

The project aligns with the Philippines’ push for a more stable and sustainable energy infrastructure. By leveraging ground-mounted solar technology, the facility will supply electricity through Batangas Electric Cooperative II (BATELEC II), contributing to the region’s energy security while advancing the global shift toward clean power.

With an estimated annual generation of 74 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, the project is expected to cut approximately 45,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year. Construction is set to commence later this month, further accelerating the expansion of solar energy adoption in the Philippines.

Approved under the Philippine Department of Energy’s 2023 second-round Green Energy Auction, the project secured a green energy tariff of P4.10 per kWh. It has also met all regulatory requirements, including the system impact study approval from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and an environmental compliance certificate (ECC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

The collaboration between Wholesun Energy and Wyn Power underscores the growing role of international partnerships in strengthening the Philippines’ renewable energy sector, positioning the country as a key player in Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.