A major clean energy project in South Cotabato, Mindanao, has officially broken ground, set to deliver renewable power to more than 82,000 households and cut carbon emissions by 66,000
tonnes annually.
The 99-megawatt Tantangan Solar Power Plant, located in Tantangan, represents a ₱4.49 billion investment backed by British International Investment (BII) — the UK’s development finance institution — in partnership with HSBC and Pentagreen Capital. The initiative showcases UK expertise and financing in driving the Philippines’ energy transition.
Once operational, the facility will generate enough clean electricity to power over 82,000 homes each year, strengthening the national grid and reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuels.
“This new joint financing facility between BII and Pentagreen, with ib vogt Singapore, will support a 99MWp solar power project in South Cotabato,” said Mike Welch, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the British Embassy Manila. “It will positively impact local communities and businesses, while supporting the Philippines’ broader energy transition.”
The project is being developed by ib vogt, an international solar company, and marks their second large-scale solar venture in Mindanao. Construction and operations are expected to create local jobs and spur economic activity in the province.
This initiative builds on a growing portfolio of UK-backed renewable projects in the Philippines — from wind farms in Luzon and Visayas to what will become the country’s largest solar installation in Nueva Ecija. Together, these investments highlight the strong UK–Philippines partnership in advancing sustainable development and global climate goals. Photo by Natty domz, Wikimedia commons.