Ang Pahayagan

The Freeport Area of Bataan‘s (FAB) main zone is now fully powered by renewable energy, following the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan’s (AFAB) completion of a diversified clean energy portfolio that combines solar and geothermal power.

Inside the Freeport, a 6-megawatt rooftop solar facility has been installed across 14 factory buildings, providing locators with direct daytime electricity while reducing grid dependence and minimizing transmission losses.

To cover peak demand, additional capacity comes from the 20-megawatt Mariveles Solar Plant of Citicore Solar Bataan Inc. in Barangay Alas-Asin, Mariveles. For dependable round-the-clock operations, AFAB sources baseload power from the Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant in Leyte. With its 600-megawatt output, the plant ensures a steady supply that complements the variability of solar generation.

AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein Pangandaman shared this development at the Arangkada Philippines Investment Forum on 26 September 2025, highlighting that the transition to renewable energy reflects how an economic zone can pursue growth while advancing sustainability.

This combination of resources allows AFAB to sustain industrial activity inside the Freeport while contributing to the country’s broader transition toward clean energy. By securing a 100 percent renewable supply in its main zone, the FAB strengthens its position as a competitive investment destination built on sustainable and future-ready infrastructure. (PR)