Basic Energy Corporation has received the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Certificate of Authority (COA) for its proposed Bolinao Solar Power Project in Pangasinan. The certificate grants the company the right to move forward with permitting and land tenure processes for the renewable energy facility.

The COA was issued under the DOE’s revised Omnibus Guidelines Governing the Award and Administration of Renewable Energy Contracts. It marks a key step toward formalizing the company’s Solar Energy Operating Contract (SEOC), which will span 25 years.

Located on a 37-hectare site in Bolinao, the planned solar farm is projected to deliver at least 47 megawatts peak (MWp) of power. This estimate is based on a preliminary study by an independent firm.

With the COA in place, Basic Energy will now begin coordinating with national agencies and local government units to secure additional approvals. This includes conducting a System Impact Study for submission to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.

The Bolinao Solar Power Project is slated for completion and commissioning by early 2027. It is expected to support the Philippines’ broader renewable energy goals.

According to the company’s disclosure, a preliminary study conducted by an independent firm estimates the facility will generate at least 47 megawatts peak (MWp) of power.

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