ACEN’s 9-month earnings soar 24%, powered by new renewable energy plants

Eric Francia
ACEN president, CEO 

ACEN, the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, saw its consolidated income rise 24 percent to P8.14 billion in the first nine months of 2024, driven by new plants coming online that contributed 40 percent to core attributable earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda). 

The company’s attributable renewable energy generation jumped 31 percent, solidifying ACEN’s strong net seller position in the Philippines’ Wholesale Electricity Spot Market.

Newly operational plants played a key role, boosting output and helping ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions expand its retail customer base.

Core attributable Ebitda grew 30 percent to P14.3 billion, excluding any one-time gains.

ACEN also reported a P1-billion gain in the third quarter from acquiring shares in Ayala Land’s REIT in exchange for a 276-hectare property in Zambales.

Management’s view

“ACEN’s renewable capacity has grown to almost 7 GW [gigawatts], in line with the strong momentum behind the energy transition in the region,” Eric Francia, ACEN president and CEO, said in a statement.

“The company continues to focus on execution, especially for projects in construction and under development,” he added.

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