52 MW
Installed capacity
Bangui, Ilocos Norte
Philippines
72,790*
tCO2e
Annual emissions avoided
57,960*
Homes powered
The NorthWind wind farm along the shores of Bangui Bay is one of the most iconic scenes in the Ilocos Norte province. It is ACEN’s first venture into renewable energy and the first wind farm in Southeast Asia.
*based on 2025 attributable output
ACEN receives multi-regional recognition from DENR for championing environmental stewardship
28 July 2025 — In Region I (Ilocos Region), ACEN was honored as Best Environmental Partner (Private Sector Category) for the company’s “remarkable and noteworthy contribution as active partner in promoting the important role of forests in sustainable development and climate change mitigation.”
With our portfolio of four wind farms in Ilocos Norte, along with the 60 MW Pangasinan Solar farm, ACEN has helped cement the region’s reputation as a clean energy stronghold, while advancing environmental initiatives like the Conservation Estate that support forest conservation and climate resilience.Thriving together: From scholar to engineer, a journey of transformation
In Ilocos Norte, the journey of one of our scholars came full circle as she joined our team as a substation engineer. Jamie Martinez’ story is a testament to the lasting impact of education and opportunity, proving that investing in people lights the way for community progress.
Jamie was once a scholarship beneficiary of NorthWind, uncertain about her future but determined to succeed. Currently, she works as a substation engineer at NorthWind, a role she proudly attributes to the support she received from ACEN’s scholarship program.ACEN scales up Pawikan Conservation efforts in Ilocos Norte
In Ilocos Norte, ACEN’s host communities along the coastlines of Bangui and Pagudpud towns continue to be a sanctuary for endangered sea turtles through its strengthened Sea Turtle “Pawikan” Conservation Action Plan.
Led by its pioneering wind farms in the province, NorthWind and North Luzon Renewables (NLR), ACEN’s sea turtle conservation efforts have been driving the coastal communities, local government units, and environmental groups to work together in protecting these marine creatures and their eggs, which have been constantly under threat from poachers and predators.US Ambassador to the Philippines visits NorthWind, North Luzon Renewables
MaryKay Carlson, US Ambassador to the Philippines, visited one of ACEN’s flagship wind projects, North Luzon Renewables (NLR), to learn how the US and the provincial government of Ilocos Norte are partnering to mainstream best practices for wind power to secure a clean energy future for the country.
She emphasized the US government’s continued interest in working with the Philippine government and private sectors in ensuring a rich supply of clean and affordable energy.Agro-circularity in renewable energy: ACEN collaborates with SariSuki to uplift farmers’ livelihood
ACEN partnered with SariSuki to empower local farmers in ACEN’s host communities by equipping them with the essential agricultural skills to cultivate suitable crops within the company’s renewable energy sites, and streamlining the supply chain to enhance their market reach and profitability.
Through this partnership, ACEN and SariSuki launched the Agro-Circularity in Renewable Energy program (ACRE), which will introduce modern farm management practices to local farmers, nurturing the next generation of “agripreneurs.” The ACRE program also seeks to enhance agricultural infrastructure, ensuring efficient market access from farmers to end-consumers.ACEN power plants awarded IMS certification
ACEN’s operating power plants in the Philippines were recently awarded the prestigious Integrated Management System (IMS) certification as verified by DQS Certification Philippines, Inc., one of the leading certification bodies for management systems worldwide.
Nine of ACEN’s operating plants have passed the IMS certification for:
• ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System)
• ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System)
• ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)Helping Ilocos Norte schools through Brigada Eskwela
More than 40 schools from the towns of Bangui, Burgos, Pasuquin, Bacarra and Laoag City in Ilocos Norte have benefitted from NorthWind’s Brigada Eskwela.
Employees and volunteers conducted minor and major repairs in schools such as fixing of damage furniture, fixtures, electrical system, cleaning of surroundings, repainting, masonry and carpentry works and others.
Highlights
ACEN economic stake:
81%
Project status: operating
Start of commercial operations:
Phase 1: 2005 (25 MW)
Phase 2: 2008 (8 MW)
Phase 3: 2014 (19 MW)
Wind turbine specifications:
Phase 1 & 2:
1.65 MW Vestas WTG; 20 units
Phase 3:
3 MW Siemens WTG; 6 units
