ACEN advances toward net-zero

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. said it is pursuing net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the next 25 years, as it now operates on a 100-percent renewable energy (RE) portfolio following its ongoing exit from conventional power plants.

- By GABRIELL CHRISTEL GALANG

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, Dec. 29, ACEN said it achieved 100-percent RE generation across its portfolio this year, the majority of which are solar projects.

The company revealed that in 2025, it reached 4,634 megawatts (MW) of solar, 1,957 MW of wind, 115 MW of geothermal, and 304 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Eric Francia, president of ACEN, shared, “This milestone reflects our long-term strategy to align ACEN with the future of the energy system, while supporting decarbonization in a commercially disciplined way.”

Since 2016, ACEN has grown its RE platform to more than seven gigawatts (GW), which are either operating, under construction, or with committed capacity. Because of this, the Ayala-led firm is said to be the fastest-growing RE company in Asia-Pacific.