7.2 Gigawatts Floating Solar PV Power Plant

PROJECT BRIEF
The Proposed US$8B 7.2Gigawatt Blaan Floating Solar PV Power Plant, the biggest floating solar PV power plant in the world and slated to be the biggest Project of National Significance was designed by Architect Hermenegildo C. Mercado to supply all of Mindanao’s energy and transform Mindanao into a clean energy hub for the Philippines as per the project brief below:

Executive Summary

• Location: Sarangani Bay, South Cotabato, Philippines
• Total Capacity: 7.2 GW
• Phased Development: 3 Phases (2.4 GW each)
• Construction Timeline: 2 Years
• Funding Model: Fully Funded
• Conceptual Design: Architect Hermenegildo C. Mercado
• Technology: Floating Photovoltaic Solar Panels with AI-driven energy optimization
• Area: 7,000 hectares

The Proposed 7.2Gigawatt Blaan Floating Solar PV Power Plant in Sarangani Bay, South Cotabato, could theoretically provide a significant portion—if not all—of Mindanao's electricity needs. Here’s why:

1. Mindanao's Energy Demand
• As of recent reports, Mindanao's peak power demand is around 2,200 - 2,500 MW.
• The total installed power capacity in Mindanao is around 4,500 - 5,000 MW, but much of this comes from fossil fuels.
• This means that a 7.2 GW solar plant could potentially produce 3x the peak demand, but this depends on storage and grid integration.

2. Solar Energy Production & Capacity Factor
• Solar plants have a capacity factor of around 15% to 25%, meaning they do not produce full power 24/7
• A 7.2 GW floating solar plant with a 20

conceptual design for the Proposed US$8B 7.2Gigawatt Blaan Floating Solar PV Power Plant, the biggest floating solar PV power plant in the world and slated to be the biggest Project of National Significance designed by Architect Hermenegildo C. Mercado to supply all of Mindanao’s energy and transform Mindanao into a clean energy hub