Sustainable power rising: Ricky Razon’s solar initiatives in Batangas and Cavite

Solar Tanauan Corp., a subsidiary of ultra bilyonaryo Ricky Razon’s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., is making significant strides in the development of its solar power projects in Batangas and Cavite by leveraging advanced project design and execution tools and strategies.

Upon completion, the Tanauan and Maragondon solar power plants are expected to have a combined installed gross capacity of up to 140 megawatts, with an annual generation capacity sufficient to power over 84,000 households and reduce coal consumption by over 100,000 tons annually.

Prime Infra is a rapidly growing leader in the critical infrastructure sector, encompassing water, sustainable energy, and waste management assets.

Guillaume Lucci, president and CEO of Prime Infra, expressed pride in employing state-of-the-art execution technology and strategies for solar power projects in the Philippines. This is in line with its commitment to pioneering innovative solutions for a cleaner energy future.

Solar Tanauan utilizes cutting-edge technology, including digital twin technology, drone-based progress verification, optimized string sizing, and 24/7 quality assurance/quality control monitoring at both factory and site levels.

The company conducted a front end engineering design (FEED) to streamline procurement and construction phases, enabling focused specialization among parties, optimizing risk allocation, and simplifying complex earthwork assessments for terrain-following layouts.

Lucci highlighted the collaborative effort with the government and local communities as a key factor in the exceptional progress of their projects.

Upon completion, the Tanauan and Maragondon solar power plants are expected to have a combined installed gross capacity of up to 140 megawatts, with an annual generation capacity sufficient to power over 84,000 households and reduce coal consumption by over 100,000 tons annually.

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