The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced that Acwa Power Philippines is leasing 500 hectares in New Clark City to construct a solar facility, as reported by BusinessWorld . The facility aims to serve the power needs of data centers and other advanced industries expected to rise in the area.
Acwa Power, a unit of Saudi Arabia’s largest water desalination company, will develop the solar facility as part of its expansion in renewable energy in the Philippines. The project underscores the growing interest of international firms in the country’s renewable energy sector.
The Clark solar facility is expected to support the rising demand for clean and reliable energy from data centers, which require stable power supply. The development also aligns with the Philippine government’s push to attract investments in renewable energy infrastructure.