SANTA IGNACIA, Tarlac — The municipality of Santa Ignacia marked a historic milestone in its sustainable development journey on November 10, 2026, with the groundbreaking ceremony of the 18 MWac Sta. Ignacia Tarlac Solar Farm Project.
The project, located in Barangays Padapada and Sta. Ines East 2, represents the first renewable energy initiative in the municipality. It is made possible through a partnership between August Energy, STAR SPC, and Kophien Holdings Inc.
The Local Government Unit of Santa Ignacia, led by Mayor Nathaniel “Bong” Tan and Vice Mayor Ponce Candelario, welcomed the project and recognized the importance of public-private partnerships in building a progressive, resilient, and environmentally responsible municipality.
“This landmark initiative proudly marks the first renewable energy project in the Municipality of Santa Ignacia, ushering in new opportunities for clean energy development and a more sustainable future for the community,” the local government unit stated in a post.
The solar farm is being developed in two phases of 10 MWp each and operates under Solar Energy Operating Contracts No. 2023-11-781, issued on December 11, 2023, and No. 2024-06-894, issued on July 26, 2024.
Both phases were named winning bidders in the fourth round of the Department of Energy’s Green Energy Auction, securing a Green Energy Tariff of ₱4.2001 per kilowatt-hour. The project is currently in the construction stage and is committed to delivering 18 MWac to the Luzon Grid by December 31, 2027.
The Local Government Unit of Santa Ignacia welcomed the development, emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships in building a progressive, resilient, and environmentally responsible municipality.
Through this project, Santa Ignacia takes an important step toward promoting environmental responsibility, supporting the transition to renewable energy, and contributing to a cleaner and greener tomorrow.
