In a transformative step for Bohol’s energy landscape, PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC), a member of the Yuchengco Group, has unveiled the 27-megawatt Dagohoy Solar Power Project. More than just a utility-scale facility, this solar farm represents a pivotal shift in the province’s reliance on imported electricity and aging diesel plants. Nestled across 22 hectares in Dagohoy’s barangays San Vicente and Sta. Cruz, this project has the capacity to produce 41,000 megawatt-hours of energy annually—enough to power 18,000 homes and slash carbon emissions by 28,642 metric tons each year.
For Bohol, the timing couldn’t be better. As the province becomes a magnet for tourists, with its cultural charm and warm hospitality drawing crowds, demand for power has surged. PERC’s latest venture not only meets this rising need but also underscores the potential of renewable energy in shaping sustainable tourism. Gone are the days of relying solely on Leyte and Cebu for electricity. Today, Bohol steps confidently into the future, powered by its first large-scale solar farm, a joint endeavor by Rizal Green Energy Corp. (RGEC), Japan’s Taisei Corp., and PEGC.
Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara lauded the initiative, calling it a shining example of public-private partnership. Beyond its impressive 40,000 solar panels, the Dagohoy Solar Power Project embodies the government’s commitment to renewable energy. It’s more than just a solar farm—it’s a symbol of Bohol’s resilience and a beacon for other provinces to follow as the Philippines leans into a greener, more self-reliant energy future.
(Source: Business World | The Manila Times)
