Levanta Renewables, a renewable energy platform backed by Actis, has announced the award and signing of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with China Energy Engineering Group (CEEC) for the Barotac Solar Power and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in the Visayas, Philippines.
The contract covers the full EPC scope for a 166 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) facility integrated with an 80 MWh BESS, designed to enhance grid stability and support a reliable power supply in the region.
Pramod Singh, CEO of Levanta Renewables, said, “This award marks an important step in advancing our greenfield portfolio in the Philippines, reflecting Levanta’s end-to-end capabilities across development, financing, construction and operations. By combining Levanta’s development expertise with CEEC’s EPC capabilities, we are well positioned to deliver the project to high standards of execution, reliability and safety.”
Guo Jizhong, Chairman of CEEC Anhui Electric Power Design Institute, Stated, “We are honoured to partner with Levanta Renewables on this important project. Leveraging our global EPC experience and commitment to quality and safety, we will ensure the successful delivery of this project to the highest standards.”
Kou Bin, General Manager of CEEC Northeast No. 2 Electric Power Construction, added, “We are greatly honoured to join hands with Levanta Renewables on this new energy project. We will fully leverage our professional strengths in overseas EPC services, uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, and work closely with all partners to ensure the project is delivered to the highest level of excellence.”
The project will support the Philippines’ target of achieving a 35 p renewable energy share by 2030, while contributing to the expansion of clean, reliable power capacity in the Visayas region.
