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MGEN, CATL, SUMEC partner for 49-MW Toledo BESS
Meralco PowerGen Corporation's (MGEN) subsidiary, Toledo Energy Development Corp., has contracted with CATL and SUMEC to construct a 49-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) in Toledo, Cebu.
The project's construction is scheduled to commence in September 2025.
The initial phase of 25 MW is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2026 to help stabilize the Visayas grid.
The remaining capacity is anticipated to be completed in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
CATL will provide the battery technology, while SUMEC will manage the engineering, procurement, and construction.
MGEN President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio highlighted the collaboration with CATL and SUMEC as a significant stride in reinforcing the Philippines' energy system through their expertise and world-class technology.
Zhu Wei, executive president of CATL, expressed pride in partnering with MGEN and SUMEC, emphasizing their shared goal of building a robust green energy system in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
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