ACEN Corp. said its 81 megawatts (MW) North Luzon Renewables wind project in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte was recognized by the Department of Energy (DOE) at its Sustainable Energy Awards 2024 last week.
The project was cited under the category of renewable energy (RE) projects in on-grid areas for its role in fostering a secure, reliable, clean and resilient energy sector.
The wind project generates approximately 205,000 megawatt hours of clean energy annually, powering around 50,000 homes and avoiding 144,000 metric tons of carbon emissions each year.
ACEN’s wind project has also served as a model for sustainable development, with its Conservation Estate spanning 700 hectares which combines reforestation, agroforestry, biodiversity protection and circularity programs.To date, the Conservation Estate has sequestered 94 kilotons of carbon equivalent to 345,000 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to removing the greenhouse gas emissions of 82,000 cars annually that helps in improving air quality and contributing to climate resilience.
ACEN said since 2014, the project has generated over 5,600 jobs and sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
