Cadiz Solar Power Plant
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| Cadiz Solar Power Plant | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Cadiz Solar Power Plant |
| Country | Philippines |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | July 2015 |
| Commission date | March 3, 2016 |
| Construction cost | ₱10 billion |
| Solar field | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 0 |
| Nameplate capacity | 132.5 MW |
The Cadiz Solar Power Plant is a 132.5 MW solar power plant in Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Philippines.[1] Upon its completion, the facility located in a 176 hectares (430 acres) land in Hacienda Paz, Barangay Tinampaan and is the largest solar power facility in Southeast Asia upon its commissioning.[2]
Construction
Construction of the plant began in July 2015 with 2,500 Negrense employed during the facility's construction. 500 were employed for the plant's operations.[3] The Cadiz plant was developed by Helios Solar Energy Corp., a joint venture between Thailand-based Soleq Solar Co. and Gregorio Araneta Inc. and was commissioned by Singapore-based Equis Funds Group.[4][5]Construction cost of the plant amounts to ₱10 billion[6]
Originally the solar facility's unveiling was set in February 19, 2016 but this was delayed. President Benigno Aquino III was invited for the ceremony but declined citing a busy schedule won't allow Aquino to attend.[6] The facility commissioned as planned in March 3, 2016.[5]
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