A 150-megawatt wind power project is set to rise in Bago City, Negros Occidental, as Thai renewable energy developer Sermsang Power Corporation (SSP) confirmed plans to invest in its first Philippine wind venture—expected to bring both clean energy and economic benefits to the local community, Visayan Daily Star reports.

During exploratory talks with Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao, SSP Corp. Chief Operating Officer Passakorn Panyaratanakorn said the company is optimistic about Bago’s potential as a site for a utility-scale wind farm. “This would be the company’s first project in the Philippines,” he said.

Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will span until 2026, involving the installation of 23 wind turbines with a total capacity of 150 MW. The wind project is forecast to generate jobs for around 140 local workers during construction and operation phases.

“Bago City is open for investors and let us make it easier for them and our City Investment and Incentive Code is underway and hopefully they may be able to get incentives for their investments in our city,” said Mayor Javellana-Yao, emphasizing the city’s commitment to welcoming renewable energy projects.

Panyaratanakorn noted that strong support from the community, authorities, and local government will be essential to ensure the project’s success over the long term, the Philippine News Agency reports.

Wind energy, being clean, renewable, and cost-effective in areas with consistent wind flow, offers both climate and economic advantages. SSP Corporation, which has operated in the renewable energy sector for 15 years, specializes in solar and wind technologies and aims to sustainably meet energy needs through efficient solutions.

The city’s investment climate complements broader regional trends in economic development. In Agusan del Sur, for instance, Governor Santiago Cane Jr. reported a 25% rise in business registrations in 2024 during his recent State of the Province Address (SOPA), underscoring growing interest in local economic activity.

“All of our 13 municipalities and one city were declared first-class local government units in 2024. This is a testament to our progress,” said Governor Cane. Local revenue collection rose by PHP 34.4 million last year, driven by business taxes and permits.

With large-scale renewable projects like the Bago wind farm set to move forward, energy sector stakeholders are encouraged to assess how clean energy investments can generate not just power, but meaningful impact in local communities.

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