$40-M Clark solar power plant inaugurated

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, Philippines – The first-ever renewable energy project amounting to $40 million in this freeport was inaugurated here on Friday.

The project will provide power to at least 100,000 households, according to the state-owned Clark Development Corp. (CDC).

Dubbed Clark Solar Power, the plant was constructed on a 25-hectare property and is expected to generate 22.325-megawatts of electricity for the growing number of investors here.

The inauguration was led by CDC president Arthur Tugade and Bases Conversion and Development Authority president Arnel Casanova.

Robert Driscoll, president of Sindicatum Group, the parent company of Sindicatum Renewable Energy Co., and Jose Leviste Jr., chairman of Mabalacat Solar Philippines Inc. attended the event.

The power plant is a joint venture of MSPI and two Singapore-based renewable energy developers – Sindicatum Renewable Energy Co. and Armstrong Asset Management.

The project supports the development of the Clark Green City, which includes commercial, industrial and residential structures.

The project has been connected to the Clark Electric Development Corp., and will supply most of its power to areas served by CEDC.

The plant was completed on March 7 with the conclusion of the testing required by National Grid Corp. of the Philippines. It will be fully operational within the month.