Name of the Project
Battery energy storage system (BESS) project.
Location
Magat hydropower plant in Ramon, Isabela, in the Philippines.
Project Owner/s
SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), a joint venture between Scatec and AboitizPower.
Project Description
SNAP has made the final investment decision for the construction of a 20 MW BESS project.
The facility, which is expandable to 24 MW, will be capable of dispatching energy to the grid at times of peak demand and is expected to be used primarily for ancillary services.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
SNAP signed the engineering, procurement and construction agreement with Hitachi Energy for the development of the Magat BESS project on March 25, 2022.
The project’s targeted commercial operation date is 2024.
Latest Developments
The project is making final preparations for construction to start later in 2022.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Hitachi Energy (construction contract).
Contact Details for Project Information
SNAP, tel +63 2 8886 2800 or email ap_investor@aboitiz.com.