EEI Power Corporation is charging toward a sustainable future, transforming challenges into opportunities to redefine the Philippines’ energy landscape. In an exclusive Power Philippines interview, Robert Marlon Pereja, who took the helm in August 2024, shares how the company is rebuilding its legacy through solar innovation, strategic partnerships, and a bold direction in growth.
As the energy arm of EEI Corporation, a 94-year-old construction giant, EEI Power has faced lean years since its 1993 inception. The divestment of its minority shares in large scaling power plants left it with “almost zero pipeline,” Pereja recalls. But following a PHP 1.7 billion capital infusion from EEI Corporation in December 2024, alongside strategic loans, EEI Power Corporation is back on track. The company is leveraging its expertise in electromechanical projects to drive new energy solutions and scale up its operations.
EEI Power’s current strategy rests on five pillars. First, power generation focuses on building 285 megawatts of solar capacity in Luzon, with Phase 1 (80 MW) set for 2027 and Phase 2 by 2028. Both phases will integrate battery storage for nighttime reliability. “We’re building a total of 285 megawatts of solar capacity in the short-term,” Pereja says.
Second, rooftop solar projects, like Mindoro Medical Center—the Philippines’ first solar-powered hospital with storage, launching June 2025—showcase innovation. Third, power contracting has secured landmark deals, including substation testing for NGCP and transformer supply for MORE Power in Iloilo, where EEI Power sponsored MORE’s 5th Anniversary in April 2025, reinforcing ties.
Fourth, retail electricity supply through EEI Energy Solutions is targeting underserved markets like condos via retail aggregation, with planned expansion to Visayas and Mindanao. “It’s those customers that we can aggregate,” Pereja explains.
Fifth, as a DOE-accredited Energy Services Company (ESCO), EEI Power offers energy audits and efficiency projects. Unlike competitors, “EEI Power is the only company right now in this industry where all of those aspects are really under one management,” Pereja asserts, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end solutions.
The talent shortage, driven by foreign competition, remains a challenge. EEI Power is addressing this by working with EEI Corporation’s new training center in Tanza, Cavite, to nurture skilled workers. The company is also studying flywheel energy storage to enhance efficiency—part of its commitment to continuous improvement.
Pereja’s leadership is relentless, driven by a commitment to excellence and rigorous milestone tracking. Aligned with CEO Henry Antonio’s direction, he fosters a culture of ownership among EEI’s 18,000-strong workforce.
From solar farms to modernized grids, EEI Power’s impact is already transforming communities.As it powers hospitals and cities, the company is not just rebuilding—it is lighting the way for a more resilient and sustainable Philippines.
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