8-GW Filipino Solar-Storage Project Development Contracts U.S-based Jacobs for Engineering
An American engineering firm is contracted to work on a massive solar and energy storage project in the Philippines.
Jacobs is hired by Terra Solar Philippines, a division of SP New Energy Corp., to provide engineering, technical expertise and construction phase services for the Terra Solar project. The $3.3 billion project is planned to combine a 3.5-GW solar farm with 4.5 GW in battery energy storage systems.
Altogether and if commissioned into operation at full capacity, Terra Solar could deliver close to 12% of the Philippine’s total electricity demand.
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"The Philippines is highly dependent on coal for electricity generation," said Jacobs Vice President Fiachra Ó Cléirigh, in a statement. "The Terra Solar project will significantly reduce the country's reliance on coal, decrease energy-related emissions and bolster progress toward a more sustainable, secure and resilient energy system."
The nation does possess some fossil energy production assets such as coal, oil and gas. In recent years, fossil fuels have accounted for more than 75% of electricity generation resources in the Philippines, according to reports. By contrast, coal and natural gas supply nearly 60% of U.S. electricity generation resources.
Jacobs will use advanced digital construction management tools and drone technology to manage field tasks, streamline site inspections and track progress across the 11.5 square mile (3,000 hectare) site located 93 miles (150 kilometers) north of Manila.
Jacobs will also look after supply chain and equipment delivery logistics, expediting the manufacture, inspection, shipping and installation of solar panels.
The Dallas-based company was founded in 1947. It now employs more than 80,000 people in offices around the world.
Terra Solar has contracted Power Construction Corp. of China as lead engineer, procurement and construction contractor on the project.
