MWEC’s 200-MW Wind Project Targets 2028 Completion
- July 17, 2025
Maragondon Wind Energy Corporation (MWEC) is preparing to invest approximately ₱10.58 billion in the development of a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Cavite province.
According to documents submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the company has already secured a wind energy service contract (WESC) from the Department of Energy (DOE).
“The proposed 200-MW onshore wind project aims to provide a significant source of clean electricity, while also unlocking the economic potential of the mountainous regions of Maragondon, Cavite,” the company said in its Project Description for Scoping (PDS) document, submitted last June.
Two-phase wind farm to span seven barangays in Maragondon
The Maragondon wind power project will be developed in two phases, each with a capacity of up to 100 megawatts, and will span seven barangays in the municipality of Maragondon, Cavite.
The project, covering approximately 4,941 hectares, will feature the installation of 36 wind turbine generators, each capable of producing up to 9 MW of electricity. Supporting infrastructure, including substations, will also be constructed to enable a smooth connection to the national power grid.
According to MWEC, construction is scheduled to begin by 2026, with commercial operations targeted for December 2028.
MWEC emphasized the economic and environmental benefits the wind project is expected to deliver.
“The project is expected to generate local employment opportunities throughout its pre-construction, construction, and operational phases,” the company stated.
“Moreover, it aims to reduce the Philippines’ reliance on fossil fuels, contribute to climate change mitigation, lower electricity costs, and support the growing demand for energy to strengthen the stability of the Luzon power grid.”
(Also read: The promise and pitfalls of wind power)
Wind expansion critical for Luzon’s 2050 power needs
Drawing from government-issued data, MWEC said that meeting Luzon’s projected electricity demand of 48,014 MW by 2050 will require a significant scale-up in renewable energy capacity.
Under the reference scenario, this translates to an additional 43,540 MW of new renewable builds, beyond what is already operational or committed.
“This figure represents an eleven-fold increase from the current RE capacity of 4,910 MW,” the company stated in its PDS document.
Among renewable energy sources, solar and wind are expected to play the most significant roles in meeting rising electricity demand, with projected additions of 25,926 MW of solar and 12,644 MW of wind capacity by 2050.
“This substantial role for wind power makes projects such as the Maragondon Wind Power Project absolutely crucial for meeting Luzon’s escalating energy demands,” the company shared.
(Also read: DOE: Offshore wind projects to power over 16GW in new energy capacity by 2028)
Sources:
https://calabarzon.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PDR-Maragondon-Wind-2.pdf
https://business.inquirer.net/535107/200-mw-wind-park-to-rise-in-cavite
