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ABB and Solar Philippines deliver
pioneering solar power plant project• The 63.3 MW Calatagan Solar Plant is among the most advanced solar power
plants in the country• The site provides solar energy to more than 400,000 people• ABB’s ‘plug n play’ solution reduced on-site installation time
ABB and solar energy provider Solar Philippines have collaborated on a 63.3 MW solar plant project thatwill provide more than 400,000 people with sustainable energy.
The Calatagan Solar Farm in Batangas is one of the largest solar facilities on Luzon, the largest and mostpopulous island in the Philippines, with 200,928 solar panels providing electricity to more than 413,000
people1 across six municipalities in Western Batangas.
The project, which was made possible with help from the Philippine government’s Feed-In Tariff (FIT)
scheme, capitalizes on the abundant levels of sunlight in the Philippines. It is anticipated that thecountry has a potential solar-generating capacity of 4.5-5.5 kWh per square meter per day, making it
ideal for solar power facilities, such as the Calatagan Solar Farm.
Calogero Saeli, Global Product Group Manager, Packaging and Solutions, ABB, explained: “Harnessing
the power of the sun can only bring benefits for the Philippines, helping to increase energy efficiency
and reduce potential impacts on the environment. We believe that the scope for solar power is greaterthan the aspirational target of 1,528 MW outlined in the Government’s National Renewable Energy Planfor 2030. The sun is an obvious energy source and is also a relatively easy renewable energy toimplement and integrate into the grid. The cost of solar continues to get more affordable, which is goodnews for the local community and increasing the use of renewables will create much-needed jobs.”
To ensure continuous power supply, ABB provided the core Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment,from the solar panel to grid connection, for the solar farm. This combination of low- and mediumvoltage technology includes 23 2,400kVA and 13.8 kV skid-mounted modules, along with two bays of 69
kV substation equipment, 30 MVA 69 kV/13.8 kV power transformers, one modularized e-House with 14
frames of UniGear ZS1 switchgear with Relion® protection relays and one set of protection and control
panels. and one set of protection and control panels.
The pre-engineered, predesigned integrated ‘plug and play’ solution provided to Solar Philippines
reduced on-site installation time through the use of standardized building blocks. These are scalableand modular, which minimize site works and providing a quicker return on investment.
“The second round of the Philippines’ solar FIT scheme has an allocation of 500 MW and was a race tothe finish. ABB was able to deliver the within the target deadline, making it a candidate for thegovernment’s FIT program. To qualify for the preferential rates available via the Solar Feed-in Tariff

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program, the first 500 MW solar sites in the Philippines had to be operational by a strict deadline. ABB
helped Solar Philippines complete the 63.3 MW Calatagan Solar Farm on schedule by using our prefabricated modular solutions which require less site works and enable faster completion times,” added
Reynaldo Regenio, ABB Global Sub-Product Group Manager, Packaging and Solutions.
ABB has the most comprehensive portfolio of products, systems, solutions, and services in therenewable power value chain that enables the generation, transmission, and distribution of solar andwind power together with energy storage systems, from the smallest residential solutions to multimegawatt systems. In partnership with Solar Philippines, the solar initiative will help country-wide
efforts to shape a more sustainable future for the Philippines, particularly for local power and energy
consumption.
ENDSABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformationof society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software toits electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries oftechnology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back morethan 130 years, ABB's success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries.
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ABB's Electrification Business Area is a global leader in electrical products and solutions, operating in
more than 100 countries, with over 200 manufacturing sites. Our 50,000+ employees are dedicatedto transforming how people live, connect and work by delivering safe, smart, and sustainable
electrification solutions. We are shaping the future trends of electrification, differentiating throughtechnological and digital innovation while delivering an outstanding experience through operational
excellence for our customers across utilities, industry, buildings, infrastructure, and mobility.
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