Vivant Solenergy Anilao Corp. (VSAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vivant Energy Corporation, is proposing a 173.1-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power project paired with a 99-megawatt hour battery energy storage system (BESS) in Anilao, Iloilo.

The proposed Anilao Solar Power Project, submitted for public scoping to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, carries an indicative cost of PHP 6.232 billion and targets commercial operations by the fourth quarter of 2027, following a three-year development timeline that includes one year of construction, the company confirmed in a disclosure.

The project would be funded through a 75:25 debt-to-equity structure, utilizing long-term bank financing and equity infusions from Vivant Energy. Electricity generated would be supplied under a power purchase agreement with Corenergy Inc., Vivant’s retail electricity supplier arm, aimed at providing stable supply and predictable pricing for consumers.

The submission forms part of the public scoping phase under the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System, a preliminary requirement before preparing a full Environmental Impact Statement for an Environmental Compliance Certificate.

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