By Richmond S.
Mercurio (The Philippine Star) | Updated October 27, 2015 - 12:00am
MANILA,
Philippines - The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) in Manila said British-based
solar energy company Proinso has bagged the engineering, procurement and
management (EPM) contract for Southeast Asia’s largest solar power project in
Subic.
UKTI said
Proinso is already one the largest integrators of solar components and
solutions globally and its involvement in the project is set to further boost
its business.
“The Subic Bay
engagement is a complex project demanding a high level of capability support
across many disciplines provided via our EPM program. Our EPM model is based on
a collaborative approach working with local partners. This way, Proinso is able to deliver world
class renewable assets and also invest in the development of a strong local
industry,” said Stuart Macfarlane, regional head for Asia Pacific of Proinso.
The Subic Bay
Metropolitan Authority last month said it would host a $200-million combined
solar and wind farm that would generate a total of 150 megawatts (MW) of
renewable energy to be undertaken by Emerging Power Inc.
The project
will include a 100 MW solar farm project, eyed to be the largest in Southeast
Asia.
UKTI Manila
said it extensively supported Proinso’s entry into the Philippine market and
British Embassy events have been key to the company securing the Subic Bay
contract.
“The UK is
committed to action on climate change and Proinso is a great example of our
business expertise in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives. A project of
this scale will utilize the abundance of solar energy in the Philippines and
help the country develop a cleaner energy mix,” British Ambassador to the
Philippines Asif Ahmad said.
UKTI Manila
said the Subic Bay project would be one of biggest for a UK business in the
Philippines this year.
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