CIP unit eyes P30.5-B wind power project in Nueva Ecija

DENMARK’S Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a global investor in renewable energy infrastructure, is proposing to build a 300-megawatt (MW) onshore wind farm in Nueva Ecija with an estimated cost of P30.5 billion.

- By Sheldeen Joy Talavera Reporter

In a filing with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, San Jose Onshore Wind Power Corp., a subsidiary of CIP, said that the proposed wind project will span 4,617 hectares in San Jose City and the municipalities of Lupao and Carranglan.

“With a potential total capacity of 300 MW, the project will not only add clean energy to the Luzon grid but also support the Philippine government's broader objectives of enhancing energy security, diversifying the energy mix, and advancing the transition toward a low-carbon economy,” the company said.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027, with completion expected by the second quarter of 2029.

Feasibility assessments showed high wind speeds in the area, making the location ideal for wind power generation, the company said.

“The project site also features buildable ground conditions that can be developed with limited disruption to the protected area, cultural heritage sites, and sensitive habitats,” it added.