Northern Luzon Wind Power Project in the Philippines

1. Project Outline

The project consists of building 40 MW capacity wind farm facilities and laying down 42-kilometer transmission lines to link them up with the main transmission lines in northern Luzon Island (Ilocos Norte Province).

2. Background

Being dependent on imported oil and coal for 60 percent of the total energy consumption, the Philippines pins high hopes on exploiting renewable energy such as wind and thermal power. Developing wind power, a renewable energy resource that does not tax the environment, will address the country's urgent agenda of reducing the use of fossil fuel, securing a stable supply of electricity and decreasing dependence on imported energy resources. Wind power development is also important for global environmental conservation.

3. Detailed Description

The project consists of building 40 MW capacity wind farm facilities and laying down 42-kilometer transmission lines to link them up with the main transmission lines in northern Luzon Island (Ilocos Norte Province). The wind power facilities component involves detailed design, procurement and installation of equipment and materials, civil works and electrical work. The transmission lines and substations component involves procurement and installation of equipment and materials, civil works and electrical work. In addition, consulting services will review detailed design and the monitoring and supervision of project implementation.

4. Partners

The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) and the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC)