These projects, which add up to 800 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, were recognized as part of the DOE’s Green Energy Auction Program 2 (GEAP-2) in July 2023.
The 13 projects consist of 430 MW of ground-mounted solar and 362 MW of onshore wind energy. These developments are spread across eight provinces: Pangasinan, Bataan, Pampanga, Batangas, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental.
These projects are part of CREC’s ambitious goal to generate 5 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy within five years.
National significance
The DOE awarded these projects Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS).
This recognition, based on Executive Order 30 series of 2017, allows for faster regulatory approvals, ensuring that permits and applications are processed within 30 days. If no action is taken within this period, applications are automatically approved within five working days.
Management’s view
“The recognition of our 13 projects underscores the importance placed by the government in the swift completion of RE [renewable energy] projects, which are typically affected by challenges in securing permits and clearances,” said CREC president and CEO Oliver Tan.
“We thank the DOE for acknowledging the criticality of RE to the country’s energy security and urge other government agencies to support our country’s renewable energy targets,” he added.
