Seated (from left to right): SunAsia VP and Blue Solar COO Karlo Abril, SunAsia President and CEO Tetchi Capellan, Sungrow FPV CTO Winson Wu, and Taison Industries Manager Kevin Tai; (Standing from left to right) SunAsia VP and Onesunasia CTO Andrea Capellan, BOI Engr. Kirstine Aguirre, DOE Secretary Hon. Sharon Garin, LLDA AGM Reena Buena, and Sungrow FPV APAC Regional Manager Leo Kong
A local manufacturer of plastic products, Taison Industrial Corp., is poised to build a production line that will supply thousands of floaters for use by SunAsia Energy in building the largest floating solar in the world.
Newly appointed DOE Secretary Sharon Garin braved the heavy rains and floods to witness the signing of the Supply Agreement between technology provider Sungrow and Taison Industries.
Secretary Garin commented that “the signing of the supply agreement between Sungrow and Taison Industries is a milestone in the country’s decarbonization journey. It signifies our readiness to lead a future with a clear footprint in industrial innovation and progress.”
Sungrow is a global company, headquartered in Hefei, China, with a gigawatt installation of floaters on lakes and ponds. It is a leading technology provider with a production presence all over Asia and Europe.
Sungrow FPV CTO Winson Wu, highlighted that the Philippines represents a significant opportunity for floating solar deployment. He shared that Sungrow FPV is committed to supporting this growth by bringing its globally-proven floating solar solutions customized for Philippine waters and energy needs to help drive the country’s clean energy future.
Taison Industries was vetted by Sungrow to produce the much need floaters in time for the construction of the floating solar in Laguna Lake.
Floaters are mounting structures for the solar panels made of HDPE. They can withstand strong winds and heavy rains across different water bodies and typhoon-prone locations in the country.
Secretary Garin also noted that the hundreds of jobs for the people, transfer of technology to industries, and capacity building for our professionals are clear benefits for the economy.
Garin added,” the factory, once built, represents the fruits of enabling policies, investors’ confidence, and international collaboration.”
CEO Capellan elaborated that SunAsia Energy remains committed to move forward and stay on course with its mission to decarbonize the electricity system in the country. Blue Solar COO Karlo Abril emphasized that establishing local production of floaters is a key step in mitigating supply chain risks for the 1.3 GW project. He noted that this initiative not only reduces logistical uncertainties but also strengthens domestic manufacturing, enhancing energy security while accelerating the country’s clean energy transition.
