• The 4.99 MW project at Malubog Reservoir now supplies about 10% of Carmen Copper mine’s power demand.
• Developed with Black & Veatch and Sungrow FPV technology, the plant is engineered for extreme weather resilience.
• Marks a milestone in the Philippines’ drive to reach 35% renewable energy by 2030.

The Philippines has officially connected its first megawatt-scale floating solar power plant to the national grid. The 4.99 MW facility, built on the Malubog Reservoir in Cebu City, will directly supply clean electricity to the Carmen Copper mining site—covering about 10% of the mine’s energy needs.

The project, delivered by Black & Veatch with floating solar system solutions from Sungrow FPV, is being positioned as a key step toward the country’s renewable energy target of 35% by 2030. Floating solar is gaining traction in the region for its ability to maximize generation efficiency while preserving scarce land resources.

Sungrow FPV highlighted the system’s resilience in extreme conditions, noting it was designed to withstand an ultimate wind speed of 75 m/s, passing fatigue tests “far exceeding the industry benchmark of 100,000 cycles.” The company explained that an elastic mooring system and enhanced anti-wind design improved impact resistance by 50%.

Corrosion was another critical challenge. Sungrow FPV said its composite coating “showed no changes after over 18,000 hours of real-world marine exposure,” following 4,200 hours of rigorous CX-class testing.

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“From solution design and installation to grid connection and commissioning, the Sungrow FPV service team provided end-to-end technical support and rapid response, ensuring smooth project completion,” the company stated.

Black & Veatch added that the milestone demonstrates how floating solar can advance the Philippines’ energy transition while supporting industrial users like mining. Sungrow FPV confirmed it will continue to expand partnerships globally to accelerate renewable energy adoption.

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