| Calatagan Solar Farm | |
| Coordinates: | 13.9233°N 120.6701°W |
| Location: | Calatagan, Batangas |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Status: | O |
| Construction Began: | March 2015 |
| Commissioned: | 2016 |
| Owner: | Solar Philippines |
| Solar Type: | PV |
| Ps Electrical Capacity: | 63.3 MW |
The Calatagan Solar Farm is a 63.3 MW solar power plant in Calatagan, Batangas owned by Solar Philippines.[1]
It was reported that the groundbreaking for the solar facility was done as early as March 2015.[2] Solar Philippines, a local company, developed the project which cost . The facility was built by 2,500 people in a 160ha land near the foot of Mount San Piro. Upon its completion, the solar farm has 200,000 panels.[1]
Majority of the funds for the project's cost was shouldered by the Philippine Business Bank. Banco de Oro, China Bank, and the Bank of Commerce also provided funds.[1]
By the end of February, the Calatagan Solar Farm is already generating power weeks before the deadline set by the Department of Energy of March 15, 2016.[3]