MTerra Solar achieves breakthrough progress rate of 42%
MGEN Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the renewable energy arm of Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), took center stage at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 and showcased the significant milestones of its flagship project, MTerra Solar.
MTerra Solar has reached 42% completion as of end-April 2025, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) facility. Spanning over 3,500 hectares across Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, MTerra Solar will deliver 3,500MWp of solar power and 4,500MWh of energy storage, alongside a 13-kilometer, 500kV transmission line to connect to the national grid. Phase 1 is on track to finish by Q1 2026.
In his keynote address, Dennis Jordan, President and CEO of both MGreen and Terra Solar Philippines, Inc., emphasized the company’s clear focus on enabling a cleaner, more secure energy future through large-scale innovation and inclusive development.
“This isn’t a distant vision— it’s alive, it’s growing, and it’s being built with world-class engineering, environmental safeguards, and Filipino talents. On the ground, a lot is already happening — from site clearing, site leveling, piling works, civil works on both the PV plant and substations and the transmission lines up to the assembly of the structures that will hold hundreds of thousands of solar panels, the site is buzzing with activity. Our 42% overall progress rate shows the dedication of the team that we have here in the Philippines,” Mr. Jordan declared.
More than 5,000 contractors are already deployed at the site, with workforce numbers expected to peak at 16,000 during the height of construction.
Beyond its scale and technology, MTerra Solar is also investing in local talent and inclusive development. Through its TERRAnsform program, launched in partnership with the Meralco Power Academy and local government units, MGreen is training 600 scholars in technical skills relevant to renewable energy construction and operations. Sixty scholars have already graduated, many of whom are now working with the project’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partners.
Mr. Jordan added, “We want MTerra Solar to benefit not just the energy sector, but also the communities hosting it. This is what inclusive energy development looks like.”
Once operational, MTerra Solar will supply clean electricity to approximately 2.4 million households and displace an estimated 4.3 million tons of carbon emissions annually – the equivalent of removing 3 million gasoline-powered cars from the road.
In the first quarter of 2025, MGreen inaugurated three new solar farms, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its clean energy capacity. These additions contribute to MGEN’s renewable energy portfolio, which now stands at nearly 400 MWac of net sellable capacity across seven provinces: Bulacan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Ilocos Norte, Tarlac, and Batangas. With its current projects and expanding pipeline, MGEN is on track to surpass its goal of 1,500 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2027 — three years ahead of its 2030 target.
Solar & Storage Live PH 2025 brought together stakeholders from the government, private sector, and civil society to discuss solutions and innovations supporting the country’s energy transition goals. MGreen’s continued investments in large-scale solar and storage are aligned with the Philippines’ targets of 35% renewable energy in the country’s mix by 2030 and 50% by 2040.
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