Power use continues to shape daily life in the Philippines. Homes need stable electricity. Businesses need steady supply. Communities need power that can support growth, work, learning, and comfort.
Meralco PowerGen Corporation, or MGEN, now strengthens its role in the country’s energy future through a wider capacity mix. The company is building a portfolio that brings together renewable energy, battery storage, natural gas, and baseload power.
MGEN said this strategy supports reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity amid rising global fuel costs and supply concerns. The company also aligns its plans with the country’s changing energy direction.
MGEN President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio said the company wants to help secure reliable power while supporting the country’s energy mix. He said dependable capacity still matters as more renewable energy enters the grid.
A major part of this shift comes from solar power and battery storage. Through Terra Solar Philippines Inc., MGEN energized the first 250 megawatts of solar capacity in March 2026. The project also energized its first battery energy storage tranche. This can deliver up to 450 megawatt-hours of electricity during nighttime hours using stored solar energy.
This matters for consumers because solar power does not stop at sunset when paired with storage. Battery systems help keep supply available when demand remains high.
MGEN Renewables also maintains more than 400 MWac of net sellable capacity across seven solar sites in Luzon. These sites cover Bulacan, Ilocos Norte, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Isabela, Batangas, and Tarlac.
The company also uses natural gas assets in the Philippines and Singapore to support lower-carbon transition technologies. These assets help provide flexible power when renewable output changes.
MGEN continues to maintain thermal and baseload assets across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These plants help keep power steady for major areas, including Panay, Cebu, and other load centers.
The company is also developing new projects, including the MGEN Toledo battery energy storage system and the Atimonan power plant in Quezon. The Atimonan facility is expected to operate by 2030 and may supply around 7 percent of Luzon’s total demand.
As electricity demand rises toward 2040, MGEN aims to build a power system that can adapt. Its strategy points to one clear goal. Keep energy stable, affordable, and ready for the future.
