{"id":53484,"date":"2024-11-28T14:14:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=53484"},"modified":"2024-11-28T14:14:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:14:52","slug":"uk-makes-crucial-investment-into-overseas-solar-and-wind-farms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-makes-crucial-investment-into-overseas-solar-and-wind-farms\/53484\/","title":{"rendered":"UK makes crucial investment into overseas solar and wind farms"},"content":{"rendered":"
As part of the UK-Philippines renewable energy collaboration, the largest solar wind farm to date will be constructed, along with four new wind farms across the country, which will reach a total of 380 MW.<\/p>\n
The collaborations were celebrated through two separate events held by the British Embassy in Manila.<\/p>\n
The development of these solar and wind farms underscores the UK\u2019s commitment to driving sustainable energy solutions across the world<\/a> and supporting the transition to cleaner, greener power sources.<\/p>\n This partnership, backed by an equity investment of $150m, marks a significant step forward in expanding the Philippines\u2019 renewable energy capacity.<\/p>\n The solar and wind farms, which secured offtake agreements through the Department of Energy\u2019s Green Energy Auction Program<\/a> (GEAP), exemplify the potential of partnerships to advance clean energy initiatives.<\/p>\n At one of the events, Actis also celebrated the groundbreaking of the Terra Solar Project in Nueva Ecija, which is set to become the largest solar energy farm in the Philippines.<\/p>\n This project, developed by Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation, is supported by Actis\u2019 monumental $600m equity investment.<\/p>\n The Terra Solar Project will provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable power to millions of Filipinos, reinforcing the UK\u2019s role as a key partner in the Philippines\u2019 renewable energy transition.<\/p>\n The groundbreaking ceremony highlighted Actis\u2019 long-term commitment to sustainable infrastructure and clean energy in the Philippines.<\/p>\n His Majesty\u2019s Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, explained, \u201cThe United Kingdom is proud to partner with the Philippines in its renewable energy journey.<\/p>\n \u201cThese investments in solar and wind farms reflect our shared vision for a sustainable future and underscore the strong ties between our two nations.<\/p>\n Beaufils added: \u201cProjects like these not only provide clean energy to millions but also create opportunities for innovation and progress in the fight against climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n Both projects demonstrated the transformative impact of UK-Philippines partnerships in renewable energy.<\/p>\n The Embassy also celebrated Citicore\u2019s achievement in securing $12m in UK investment through its IPO, further solidifying the UK\u2019s support for the Philippines\u2019 clean energy ambitions.<\/p>\n The announcement of the solar and wind farms in the Philippines is just one of the recent initiatives the UK has taken to accelerate the global energy transition.<\/p>\n This week, The UK government pledged \u00a3239m in funding to halt and reverse deforestation in forest-rich nations<\/a>, supporting global efforts to tackle climate change.<\/p>\n The funding will protect and restore forests in countries like Colombia and Indonesia, recognising their critical role as \u2018carbon sinks\u2019 that absorb more CO2 from the atmosphere annually than the UK and USA emit combined.<\/p>\nExpanding renewable energy capacity in the Philippines<\/h3>\n
The UK\u2019s role in the global energy transition<\/h3>\n
Other UK initiatives to accelerate global climate resilience<\/h3>\n