The new plants will be built on the island of Negros and are scheduled for completion and grid connection in June 2015, said Conergy.

Conergy will build the projects for San Carlos Solar Energy (SaCaSol), a joint venture between investment group ThomasLloyd and Bronzeoak Philippines.

"We are encouraged by increasing recognition for solar in the Philippines, with more developers and sponsors ramping up investments to meet a growing demand for power," said Alexander Lenz, president of Conergy Asia & Middle East.

"These