BOI grants green lane certificate to Mabini solar project

The Board of Investments (BOI) has awarded a green lane certificate to the Php 1.9 billion Mabini Solar Power Plant Project in Pangasinan, marking a significant step forward for renewable energy development in the Philippines.

The BOI said that the 49.9-megawatt (MW) solar project, spearheaded by Spotlight Power, Inc. (SPI), is slated to begin operations by the second quarter of 2026.

The ground-mounted solar farm, situated in Barangay San Pedro in Mabini town, is expected to create around 150 jobs during its pre-development and construction phases.

SPI is a Philippine-based renewable energy development company specializing in solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and other renewable energy assets. The company is supported by Trina Solar Investment Pte. Ltd., the investment arm of Trina Solar Co. Ltd., a leader in the solar industry focusing on smart PV and energy storage solutions.

“Green Lane is a game changer for renewable energy development. It drives complete transparency and accountability for all the government agencies we rely on to complete our permitting and licensing,” representatives of SPI and Trina Solar Co., Ltd. said.

The granting of the green lane certificate comes under the mandate of Executive Order 18, issued on February 24 of last year, which called for the creation of green lanes within government agencies.

These green lanes managed through the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI), are designed to expedite the processing of permits and licenses for strategic energy investments across the country.

The BOI added that the OSAC-SI team will work closely with local officials in Pangasinan to support the project, ensuring the efficient processing of necessary permits and licenses.