LAGUNA, Philippines – Department of Ebnergy Secretary Sharon S. Garin joined Aboitiz Power and AP Renewables, Inc. for a site visit to the Makban Geothermal Complex, a pioneer facility that has been delivering reliable clean power to Luzon for over four decades.

Makban Geothermal Complex in Laguna and Batangas now contributes more than 458MW of geothermal energy, strengthened further by APRI’s new 20MW Energy Storage System, serving as proof that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

MakBan, one of the country’s largest and oldest geothermal plants, continues to provide stable power to the Luzon grid, with a new 20-megawatt energy storage system under construction to support the facility.

Secretary Garin emphasized that the DOE is a partner, supporting investments, streamlining processes, and pushing policies that expand renewable energy like GEAP, GEOP, RPS, and geothermal de-risking.

Secretary Garin highlighted the DOE’s partnership approach in advancing renewable energy through supportive policies and streamlined processes. (DOE)