MGEN Inaugurates MTerra Solar Phase 1
Meralco PowerGen Corporation has inaugurated the first phase of MTerra Solar in the Philippines, which is set to become the world's largest integrated solar and battery storage facility. The project aims to bolster the country's renewable energy capacity and provide reliable power to the Luzon grid.
Why it matters
This project represents a major milestone in large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, demonstrating the viability of integrated solar and battery systems in emerging markets.
Nueva Ecija, Philippines, 14 July 2026: Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), together with its partners, today inaugurated MTerra Solar Phase 1, marking the completion of the first phase of what is set to become one of the world’s largest integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The milestone underscores the Philippines’ growing leadership in large-scale renewable energy development while reinforcing the country’s path toward a more secure, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
During the inauguration, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the country’s ability to execute renewable energy projects of significant scale: “the MTerra Solar project is proof that the Philippines is capable not only of envisioning, but also of delivering.”
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