Amatera Renewable Energy Corporation (ARECO) is a Philippine-based company undertaking a utility-scale solar power project called The Vista Alegre, a ground-mounted solar PV installation that will be located in Bacolod, the capital city of the island of Negros. ARECO is now part of B.Grimm Solar Power Inc., a subsidiary of B.Grimm Power, Thailand’s leading energy company committed to sustainable business growth in Southeast Asia.
AFRY will provide comprehensive services for the solar PV installation, including the interconnection facility up to the 69kV Bacolod substation. AFRY’s scope of work includes assistance in project management, design review, and monitoring of the construction and commissioning phases.
“We are delighted to support ARECO in this important solar PV project, contributing to Philippine’s renewable energy goals and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With AFRY’s extensive track record spanning over more than 500 solar power projects across 80 countries, boasting a combined capacity of over 90 GW, we are confident in our ability to add value to projects like this”, says Petteri Härkki, AFRY’s Regional Director for Asia.
AFRY stands as one of the largest power sector engineering consulting companies in the Philippines, supporting the country’s transition towards clean energy by serving project owners, lenders and contractors with technical, market and environmental and social advisory services, Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM), and operation and maintenance consultancy.
Learn more about AFRY’s operations in the Philippines
In the Philippines, AFRY has been involved in a wide spectrum of energy sector projects. This includes ground-mounted, floating and rooftop solar PV, onshore and offshore wind power, battery storage, hydropower, pumped storage systems, biomass, and natural gas power plants, liquified natural gas (LNG) terminals, LNG-to-Power, nuclear power and transmission and distribution grids. Overall, AFRY has successfully completed over 220 power sector assignments in the Philippines showcasing a strong commitment towards sustainable solutions to accelerate the transition of the country to a clean energy future.
