MTerra Solar Empowers Communities Through Skills, Safety, and Livelihood Programs
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), remains steadfast in its commitment to deliver clean and reliable energy, while creating meaningful and positive impacts in the project’s host communities. Since the launch of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives earlier this year, MTerra Solar has made significant strides in uplifting the lives of residents in Nueva Ecija through skills development, community safety, and local livelihood support.
TERRAnsform: Building Skills and Careers for Locals
As of September 2025, the TERRAnsform program has successfully graduated all 630 scholars from the municipalities of Gapan City, Peñaranda, and General Tinio. This specialized job readiness training supports MTerra Solar by equipping locals with technical skills relevant to the project’s construction needs. Notably, almost 60% of graduates have already been absorbed by the project’s Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors and subcontractors, with roles spanning Electrical Installation & Maintenance (EIM) and photovoltaic (PV) installation.
BrighTER: Illuminating Communities
MTerra Solar has installed 70 solar-powered streetlights across seven barangays in Nueva Ecija. This sustainable lighting solution enhances safety and visibility along approximately 2 kilometers of roadways, benefiting an estimated 30,000 residents. This not only provides sustainable lighting solutions but also aligns with MTerra Solar’s commitment to empowering communities through clean energy.
CarTER: Empowering Local Livelihoods
The CarTER initiative aims to empower local entrepreneurs by establishing community marketplaces within the project’s Phase 1 area. Five (5) marketplaces have been fully installed – supporting up to 32 local vendors and serving an estimated 11,000 workers at peak.
“MTerra Solar’s CSR initiatives are an essential part of our commitment to not only building a world-class clean energy facility but also uplifting the communities that host our project. We are proud of these initiatives that address several needs of our local communities – from empowering local residents with new skills and jobs to improving safety and supporting small businesses. Together with our partners and the communities, we continue to power a sustainable and inclusive future for the Philippines,” said MTerra Solar President and CEO Dennis B. Jordan.
MTerra Solar – the world’s largest integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) facility – remains on track in delivering 3,500 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar. As of 15 October, the overall progress for Phase 1 of MTerra Solar stands at 65 percent. The project spans 3,500 hectares – nearly the size of Pasig City – across the towns of Gapan, Peñaranda, General Tinio, and San Leonardo in Nueva Ecija, and San Miguel in Bulacan.
Once completed, it is expected to deliver 3,500 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar PV capacity, complemented by 4,500 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage. This will provide clean power to approximately 2.4 million Filipino households and help avoid up to 4.3 million tons of carbon emissions each year – equivalent to taking more than 3 million gasoline-powered vehicles off the road.
Through these initiatives and its ongoing development, MGEN continues to advance its commitment to a more sustainable energy future for the Philippines.
A new space for local enterprise. MTerra Solar’s CarTER builds
community marketplaces to support small businesses in its host communities.
About Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar)
Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar) is the project company developing the MTerra Solar Project, set to be the world’s largest integrated solar and battery storage facility. Spanning four municipalities across Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, the project will generate 3,500 MWp of solar power complemented by a 4,500 MWhr battery energy storage system.
The project will be developed in two phases with first phase expected to be completed in 2026, and the second phase a year after. The project is expected to supply clean energy to approximately 2.4 million households. Beyond power generation, it will also contribute to carbon reduction by avoiding 4.3 million tons of emissions annually.
About Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN)
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) operates a diverse portfolio of power generation assets equipped with advanced technologies. Its main subsidiaries include Global Business Power (MThermal), MGEN Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), and MGEN Gas Energy Holdings, Inc. (MNatural Gas). Additionally, MGEN holds stakes in PacificLight Power (PLP), a Liquefied Natural Gas facility in Singapore, and SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC), a renewable energy company. Recently, MGEN has invested a 40.2% stake in an integrated LNG facility in Batangas, Philippines. Across its portfolio, MGEN has a combined net sellable capacity of 5,079.2 MW from traditional and renewable sources as of October 2025.
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