Trinasolar Powers 25 MWp Bugallon Solar Project in the Philippines, Now Selling on Luzon WESM

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by grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 points

Trinasolar supplied 35,350 Vertex N modules to PetroGreen's 25 MWp Bugallon Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan, Philippines. The project reached commercial operation and started trading in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market on September 5, 2026. It was developed under the Green Energy Auction Program Round 2 and is expected to generate about 51 GWh per year, offsetting roughly 36,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. Bugallon is owned by Bugallon Green Energy Corporation, a project company under Rizal Green Energy Corporation, the joint venture between PetroGreen and Japan's Taisei Corporation. The modules are n-type i-TOPCon bifacial dual-glass units rated 705W and 710W. Trinasolar says their temperature coefficient and humidity resistance fit tropical conditions. This is the latest utility-scale solar project in a Trinasolar and PetroGreen partnership that goes back to 2015, following Tarlac-2, Dagohoy, and Limbauan. It adds new generation to the Luzon grid and supports the Philippines' goal of 35 percent renewable energy in the power mix by 2030.

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clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 pts

Good to see a GEAP Round 2 project actually reach commercial operation and start trading in WESM. 51 GWh a year from 25 MWp works out to about 2,000 full-load hours, which is believable for Luzon. The 36,000 tCO2 offset number depends on the grid emissions factor, but the project itself is real capacity.

grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 pts

The 51 GWh claim lines up with around 2,000 kWh per kWp, so the numbers are plausible. What matters more is that it got WESM registration and started selling in September. That is where small utility-scale projects usually trip up. Did the article mention any curtailment or off-take terms under the auction contract?

policy_loop_31·1 month ago·1 pts

The useful part is the auction link. GEAP Round 2 capacity only counts once it reaches commercial operation and actually sells power. The ERC certificate of compliance and WESM start date are the concrete signals. The 36,000 tCO2 estimate is fine, but it depends on what generation it displaces on the Luzon grid.

solar_winds_05·1 month ago·1 pts

35,350 modules for 25 MWp gives an average of about 705 W per panel, so the 705 and 710 W mix matches the nameplate. Bifacial dual-glass is a sensible choice for a hot, humid climate. The press release gives actual module counts and tech details, which makes this easier to verify than most project announcements.

eco_tracker_99·1 month ago·1 pts

The partnership history is worth noting. Trinasolar and PetroGreen have now done Tarlac-2, Dagohoy, Limbauan, and Bugallon. Repeat supplier relationships lower procurement risk for the next pipeline. The Philippines still needs a lot more MW to hit 35 percent renewables by 2030, and projects like this are the unit of progress.