COMPLETION of the first phase of Meralco PowerGen Corp.’s (MGEN) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Toledo, Cebu, is targeted for 2026, with full completion eyed the following year.
The first phase has a 25 megawatt (MW) capacity, while full capacity is 49 MW.
In a statement on Monday, July 21, 2025, the company said the facility will help ensure grid stability and support the country’s energy transition, especially with the rising demand in the Visayas as well as the increasing value of renewable energy sources.
“This project is part of our broader commitment to strengthen the reliability of the grid and accelerate the country’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future,” MGEN president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Rubio said.
“Battery energy storage will be critical in managing variability in supply and demand, particularly as we integrate more renewable energy into the system.”
The Cebu facility is the second for MGEN after the planned 4,500 megawatt-hour energy storage project in Nueva Ecija, which broke ground in November 2024. / PNA