MGEN to Build 49MW Battery Energy Storage Facility in Cebu
Pasig City, Philippines — 21 July 2025 – Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) is set to develop a 49-megawatt (MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Toledo,
The project is slated for commissioning in the first half of 2026 and is expected to be one of the first large-scale energy storage systems in Central Visayas, the company said in a media release on Monday.
Considered one of the first large-scale energy storage systems in Central Visayas, the hybrid BESS will provide ancillary services by storing surplus electricity and releasing it to the grid when needed to help stabilize power supply.
The project broke ground on Thursday, July 17, and is scheduled for commissioning by the first half of 2026. It is expected to enhance energy reliability in the Visayas grid and support the region's continued economic expansion.
According to the Department of Energy, the share of variable renewable energy like solar and wind could rise to as much as 28 percent by 2031. In this context, energy storage systems like BESS will be essential for managing fluctuations and ensuring reliable delivery of power.
In the Visayas, coal-fired power plants such as AboitizPower's Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI) still contributes to the region's generation mix, helping maintain grid stability as renewable integration increases. According to the Department of Energy, the share of variable renewable energy like solar and wind could rise to as much as 28 percent by 2031.
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The Cebu facility is the second for MGEN after the planned 4,500 megawatt-hour energy storage project in Nueva Ecija, which broke ground in November 2024. President
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