The Government of the Philippines has inaugurated its first agrivoltaics-plus-storage project, the Batangas 1 facility, developed by Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC). The plant integrates a 197 MWp solar PV array with a 320 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling the delivery of power to the grid beyond daylight hours.
The combined system allows energy output even outside the 6 am to 5 pm solar generation window, strengthening supply reliability and supporting grid stability. The project also advances the use of agrivoltaics, combining renewable energy generation with agricultural land use. The Batangas 1 initiative reflects the government’s broader strategy to diversify energy sources, strengthen resilience, and meet rising electricity demand while promoting sustainability.