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VinEnergo partners with SunAsia Energy to develop Solar-on-Water projects integrated with aquaculture in the Philippines
Sabtu, 27 Juni 2026 | 12:53
Ms. Tetchi Capellan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of SunAsia Energy (second from left), and Mr. Nguyen Anh Khoa, CEO of VinEnergo (second from right), sign the agreement between the two companies in the presence of Ms. Sharon Garin, Secretary of Energy of the Philippines, and Mr. Lai Thai Binh, Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines.
HANOI, VIETNAM -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 26 June 2026 - VinEnergo, a member of Vingroup's green ecosystem, and
SunAsia Energy Inc., a pioneer in the Philippine solar energy sector,
have announced a strategic partnership to develop a portfolio of
large-scale renewable energy projects utilizing the Solar on Stilts
model. With expected lifetime revenues exceeding USD 1.5B, the projects
will drive job creation, catalyze infrastructure investment, and
strengthen the Philippines' energy security.
Between 2027 and 2028, VinEnergo and SunAsia Energy plan to bring three
flagship projects into operation, with a combined installed capacity of
422MWp. These are projects located in Macabebe, Pampanga (181 MWp),
Sagay (126 MWp) and Silay (115MWp), both in Negros Occidental Province.
The partnership aims to deliver reliable renewable energy to the
national grid, while supporting the Philippines' goals of strengthening
energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting local economic
development. Once operational, the projects are expected to supply
electricity to approximately 278,000 households and reduce carbon
emissions by more than 460,000 tons annually, equivalent to planting
around 21 million trees.
Over the next 18 months, VinEnergo will work closely with SunAsia Energy
on engineering design and project implementation. This phase will
include the selection of engineers, technology providers, and
contractors to install nearly 700,000 solar panels mounted on pile
structures, as well as approximately 62 kilometers of new transmission
lines across Negros and Pampanga.
The project portfolio will utilize the Solar on Stilts technology, in
which solar panels are mounted on pile-supported structures above the
water surface, enabling the integration of clean power generation with
aquaculture activities. This approach effectively leverages the
Philippines' strong potential for combining renewable energy development
with agriculture and fisheries, while serving as a model for future
sustainable energy projects. It also aligns with VinEnergo's strategy of
advancing the Food-Energy-Water Nexus to optimize resource use and
create long-term value for communities.
ING and SGV & Co. acted as exclusive M&A advisors to VinEnergo and SunAsia, respectively.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Khoa, Chief Executive Officer of VinEnergo, said:
"Our partnership with SunAsia Energy on this strategic project
portfolio is a clear demonstration of VinEnergo's regional growth
ambitions. We are proud to bring forward solutions that combine
sustainable energy development with responsible resource utilization.
Floating solar not only contributes to addressing energy security
challenges, but also provides a valuable opportunity to share Vietnam's
development experience in protecting local livelihoods and fostering the
parallel growth of the energy and agricultural sectors."
Ms. Tetchi Capellan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of SunAsia Energy Inc., said:
"This partnership is driven by the shared commitment of SunAsia
Energy and VinEnergo to strengthen energy security, support economic
growth, improve people's lives, and help protect the planet. Through the
Floating Solar model, we are not only developing renewable energy
infrastructure but also creating a framework where food production and
clean energy generation can thrive together."
The announcement of this strategic partnership comes as the Philippines
hosts the ASEAN Summit, underscoring VinEnergo's role in advancing
cross-border collaboration to address energy and climate challenges. It
also marks an important milestone in VinEnergo's international expansion
strategy, while highlighting the capabilities of Vietnamese enterprises
in developing pioneering renewable energy models that contribute to
ASEAN's and the world's sustainable energy transition goals.
BERITA LAINNYA
BERIKAN KOMENTAR