The Blue Circle and CleanTech Global Renewables have been awarded 100 MW of wind power for their Kalayaan project (Phase 1) by the DOE of the Philippines
The Blue Circle and its partner CleanTech Global Renewables have been awarded for their winning bid on their Kalayaan project (100 MW) by the Department of Energy of the Philippines. The Green Energy Auction Program was the first of the sort ever held in the country and saw almost 2 GW of renewable energy awarded, including 374 MW of wind power.
Despite the current post-pandemic recovery which has affected the approval of wind power projects in the Philippines, The Blue Circle and CleanTech have succeeded in securing their desired capacity for the project. Nineteen turbines with a unit capacity of 5.3 MW for a total of 100 MW will constitute the first phase of the Kalayaan Project (350 MW) which will contribute to modernizing the Luzon electric grid and will help build a significant wind power pipeline including the largest offshore wind power awarded with a WESC to date (Bulalacao Offshore, 1.2 GW).
“We are very pleased to receive this green energy award from the DOE as it is represents important milestone for the Philippines and ourselves. We firmly believe in our ability to develop a sustainable pipeline in the country, starting with those 100 MW of wind power. The Blue Circle is committed to being a part of the effort by the Philippines’ government to meet its carbon emissions reduction target and prepare the country for more sustainable and greener growth. We are looking forward to working closely with our partner Cleantech Global Renewables to harness the country’s wind resource to power industries, modernity, and overall development without much, if not zero, impact on the environment.“, said Olivier Duguet, Chief Executive Officer at The Blue Circle.
“Cleantech Global Renewables has strongly pushed for the adoption of new technologies and best practices to grow our assets in renewables with the continuous support to pursue innovation from partners like The Blue Circle. The Kalayaan project will incur a limited environmental footprint in a very favorable landscape for wind power potential. The project features a large landbank and great wind conditions that will greatly benefit the people around our country. I am very excited to see us build a major stepping stone towards the future of our country’s sustainable development and energy independence.”, added Aboy Castro, Chief Executive Officer at Cleantech Global Renewables.
About The Blue Circle
Founded in 2013, The Blue Circle identifies, develops, finances, owns and operates renewable energy projects in complex and challenging geographies in the Asia-Pacific region. The Blue Circle uses the most advanced technology to build responsible and sustainable projects. With offices in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phnom Penh and Manila, The Blue Circle is the leading renewable energy company of Southeast Asia. Its team is committed to changing the world one green electron at a time.
About CleanTech Global Renewables
Cleantech is an independent power producer and renewable electricity developer in the Philippines. CleanTech supports the country’s drive for energy security by developing, acquiring, constructing, owning, and operating clean and renewable energy projects.
https://www.cleantech.ph/
For further information, please contact:
The Blue Circle
Amaury Brucker
Tel: +855 11 842 973
amaury.brucker@thebluecircle.sg
CleanTech Global Renewables
Edwin R. Almario
Tel: +63 977 853 4455