Manila, March 30 -- The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said the energization of 250 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity and 450 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage by MTerra Solar strengthens the country's energy security.

"Every megawatt of domestic capacity that we bring into the grid strengthens our ability to withstand external shocks, protect consumers, and preserve system reliability," DOE Secretary Sharon Garin said in a statement.

"Amid the Middle East conflict, accelerating the development of renewable energy and storage is both a strategic necessity and a national imperative," she added.

Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar) has energized the first 250 MW of its solar capacity, now operating as a generator and co...