PGEC and BKS personnel with San Pablo Mayor Antonio N. Miro, Jr. (6th from left) and Vice Mayor Anjo T. Miro (7th from left), representatives of Trina Solar, Schema Konsult, Inc., and Powerway, pose with participants of solar installation training during the opening program.
Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC), through its subsidiary BKS Green Energy Corporation (BKS), is set to create between 500 and 600 jobs during the peak construction phase of the 40-megawatt direct current (MWDC) Limbauan Solar Power Project (LSPP) in San Pablo, Isabela.
In preparation for this, PGEC and BKS, in partnership with the local government units of San Pablo and project contractors Schema Konsult Inc., Trina Solar, and Powerway, held a solar panel installation training on March 18, 2025, in Barangay Limbauan.
Participants were given hands-on training on solar panel installation, providing them with actual experience of laying and mounting the PV panels.
“This training aims to equip local residents with essential skills in solar panel installation,” said Yrel V. Ventura, PGEC Assistant Vice President for Environment and Community Relations. “It is the fourth run of our initiative, following successful programs at other PGEC project sites in Luzon and the Visayas.”
Ventura emphasized that beyond employment generation, the training supports the company’s commitment to enhancing local skillsets and promoting sustainable, green jobs in the region. “We’re proud that this program empowers individuals with new capabilities, improving their employability in the growing renewable energy sector,” she added.
More than 300 participants from surrounding communities attended the one-day session, which featured lectures on basic solar installation techniques, proper handling and transportation of panels, and hands-on installation practice. All participants received certificates of completion.
San Pablo Mayor Antonio N. Miro, Jr. lauded PGEC and its partners for prioritizing local talent development and helping uplift communities through capacity-building. “This training not only prepares our residents for future jobs, but also ensures that the benefits of the solar project are felt by the people of San Pablo,” he said.
Barangay Limbauan Chairperson Babylin Pagarigan echoed the sentiment, expressing pride in the community’s involvement. “This training gives our people the confidence to contribute meaningfully to the Limbauan Solar Project, our first of its kind. I’m especially proud that women in our barangay are also being included in this opportunity,” she said.
The Limbauan Solar Power Project is part of PGEC’s broader push to expand clean energy development across the Philippines while fostering inclusive local participation.
