Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin announced that out of the 17,904 megawatts (MW) worth of power supply contracts terminated from 2024 to 2025, 11,427 MW involved solar projects under Solar Philippines.
The firm was founded by businessman and politician Congressman Leandro Leviste.
The termination of the contracts is still linked to the company’s alleged failure to comply with its contractual obligations.
As a result, Solar Philippines is facing penalties and financial obligations amounting to ₱24 billion.
According to Garin, the government wants only “legitimate” investors in the energy sector, which is why it is undertaking efforts to clean up the system.
Meanwhile, the DOE said it has not yet received any petition from Solar Philippines challenging the agency’s findings.
The energy secretary explained that they have not received any response from the firm despite repeated attempts to reach out to its representatives.
(PHOTO COURTESY: Leandro Leviste | Facebook)
