Alsons Power Converts Diesel Plant into 98.7 MW Solar Project in the Philippines

Alsons Power Group has announced the conversion of a former diesel power facility into a 98.7 MW solar energy project in Philippines, marking a significant step in the country’s transition away from fossil-fuel-based generation toward renewable energy.

The project involves the repurposing of an existing 55 MW diesel plant site into a utility-scale solar installation, demonstrating how legacy thermal infrastructure can be transformed to support clean energy deployment without requiring entirely new land development.

According to Alsons Power Group, the project is part of its broader strategy to expand its renewable energy portfolio while optimizing existing assets. The company noted that converting brownfield sites can help accelerate project timelines and reduce development constraints associated with new greenfield solar projects.

The Philippines continues to increase its renewable energy capacity as part of its national energy transition agenda, with solar power playing a central role in diversifying the country’s electricity mix and improving energy security. Rising electricity demand and exposure to imported fuel volatility have further strengthened the case for domestic renewable generation.

The conversion also highlights a growing trend in Southeast Asia, where developers are exploring hybridization and repowering strategies to transition aging fossil fuel assets into renewable energy facilities. Such approaches are increasingly seen as a cost-efficient pathway to decarbonization while maintaining grid reliability.

Once operational, the solar project is expected to contribute to reducing emissions from the power sector while supporting the Philippines’ long-term renewable energy targets.