Buhawind Energy inks study deal for 2 GW wind project in PH

The wind facility will be built offshore in Ilocos Norte.

The Philippines’ Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation (BENLC) and China's Mingyang Smart Energy Group Ltd. have partnered on a joint feasibility study for BENLC's planned 2-gigawatt wind project in offshore Ilocos Norte.

Their cooperation primarily focuses on the suitability of Mingyang's offshore wind turbine models and associated technologies for the meteorological and oceanic conditions prevailing in offshore Northern Luzon, as well as a new assessment of annual energy yield and a project cost estimation based on Mingyang's turbine models and experience in offshore wind power development.

“Along with our ongoing site wind measurement surveys and environmental impact studies, this cooperation with Mingyang will contribute significantly to de-risking the project further and identifying pathways for viable commercial development,” BENLC President F. G. Delfin Jr. said.

Mingyang Vice President for Global Business Liu Wenhao also said that they will “conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the floating system and local infrastructure conditions.”

“This will enable Mingyang to develop and offer a site-specific floating solution, along with tailored engineering and full life-cycle O&M services,” he added.