ACWA Power and BCDA Advance 500 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project in New Clark City

Saudi renewable energy developer ACWA Power and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have signed an agreement to advance a 500 MW solar and battery energy storage project in New Clark City, supporting the Philippines’ transition toward a cleaner and more resilient energy system.

The project is expected to become one of the largest solar-plus-storage developments in the country and forms part of broader efforts to increase renewable energy deployment, strengthen energy security, and support sustainable urban development.

Located within New Clark City, a flagship smart and sustainable urban development project in Central Luzon, the proposed facility will combine utility-scale solar generation with battery energy storage. The integrated design is intended to improve renewable energy utilization, enhance grid reliability, and support growing electricity demand in the region.

According to ACWA Power, the project reflects the company’s continued commitment to expanding its renewable energy footprint in Southeast Asia. The company highlighted the growing importance of solar-plus-storage solutions as countries seek to balance renewable energy growth with grid stability requirements.

Meanwhile, officials from Bases Conversion and Development Authority emphasized that the initiative aligns with New Clark City’s vision of becoming a sustainable, low-carbon, and innovation-driven urban center. The project is expected to contribute to the city’s long-term environmental and energy objectives while attracting additional investment into the region.

Commenting on the partnership, Marco Arcelli, Chief Executive Officer of ACWA Power, stated that the project demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting the Philippines’ clean energy ambitions through large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.

On behalf of BCDA, Joshua M. Bingcang, President and CEO of the authority, noted that renewable energy development will play an important role in establishing New Clark City as a future-ready and sustainable economic hub.

The project reflects a wider trend across Southeast Asia, where governments are increasingly pairing solar generation with battery storage to improve renewable integration and strengthen energy resilience. Hybrid projects are becoming a preferred development model as countries seek to expand renewable energy capacity while maintaining system reliability.

As the Philippines pursues ambitious renewable energy targets, large-scale solar-plus-storage projects such as New Clark City are expected to become increasingly important components of the country’s future power system.