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BATANGAS, Philippines, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, proudly announced the successful commissioning of the Citicore Solar (CS) Batangas 1 Project in Lumbangan, Tuy, -- the first phase of Citicore's landmark 1.5 GWh BESS initiative and the Philippines' first solar power plant equipped with large-scale battery storage to deliver true baseload renewable energy. Powered by Sungrow's PowerTitan 2.0 solution, the 197 MWp solar facility with 125 MW/320 MWh BESS achieved a record-fast VSG off-grid commissioning in just two days, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and reliability in hybrid renewable projects.
The commercial operation ceremony, attended by President of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Energy Philippines and Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), marked a historic moment for the nation's renewable sector. During the event, the President toured Sungrow's advanced energy storage system and highlighted its role in supporting the Philippines' energy security and sustainability. The Department of Energy Philippines commented that, the Citicore Solar Batangas 1 facility uses advanced battery tech to solve a major problem with renewable energy: inconsistent power supply.
At a critical pre-grid connection stage, Sungrow's commissioning team achieved major technical breakthroughs:
- Successful VSG off-grid commissioning in just 2 days – ensuring stable PV-to-BESS charging even before the main grid was energized. The all-in-one AC-DC block design of PowerTitan 2.0, with pre-assembled battery modules and PCS, ensures seamless integration, significantly reducing installation time. With professional project management and engineering team, this efficiency far outpaced industry norms, cutting project timelines and costs while ensuring early energy recovery and long-term reliability. The milestone highlights Sungrow's technical strength and commitment to driving customer success.
- First solar-plus-storage VRE compliance test in the Philippines – Working closely with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Sungrow contributed to the development of new testing standards for solar-plus-storage hybrid renewable projects. Leveraging its extensive experience in Southeast Asia and Australia, Sungrow supported NGCP in bridging the regulatory gap, providing a benchmark for future projects in the country.
Together, these advances ensure the Citicore Lumbangan project with Sungrow's full integrated solution can store surplus solar energy during peak hours and dispatch it during evening demand, delivering reliable and eco-friendly baseload power while reducing fossil fuel dependence.
As the Philipines advances toward its target of achieving 35% renewable energy by 2030, the project offers a strong model for scaling clean energy nationwide. Sungrow's cutting-edge technology, proven project execution, and collaborative approach with both regulators and customers highlight its role as a trusted partner in accelerating the Philippines' energy transition and shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of June 2025, Sungrow has installed 870 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world's most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we're committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com.
BATANGAS, Philippines, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, proudly announced the successful commissioning of the Citicore Solar (CS) Batangas 1 Project in Lumbangan, Tuy, -- the first phase of Citicore's landmark 1.5 GWh BESS initiative and the Philippines' first solar power plant equipped with large-scale battery storage to deliver true baseload renewable energy. Powered by Sungrow's PowerTitan 2.0 solution, the 197 MWp solar facility with 125 MW/320 MWh BESS achieved a record-fast VSG off-grid commissioning in just two days, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and reliability in hybrid renewable projects.
The commercial operation ceremony, attended by President of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Energy Philippines and Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), marked a historic moment for the nation's renewable sector. During the event, the President toured Sungrow's advanced energy storage system and highlighted its role in supporting the Philippines' energy security and sustainability. The Department of Energy Philippines commented that, the Citicore Solar Batangas 1 facility uses advanced battery tech to solve a major problem with renewable energy: inconsistent power supply.
At a critical pre-grid connection stage, Sungrow's commissioning team achieved major technical breakthroughs:
- Successful VSG off-grid commissioning in just 2 days – ensuring stable PV-to-BESS charging even before the main grid was energized. The all-in-one AC-DC block design of PowerTitan 2.0, with pre-assembled battery modules and PCS, ensures seamless integration, significantly reducing installation time. With professional project management and engineering team, this efficiency far outpaced industry norms, cutting project timelines and costs while ensuring early energy recovery and long-term reliability. The milestone highlights Sungrow's technical strength and commitment to driving customer success.
- First solar-plus-storage VRE compliance test in the Philippines – Working closely with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Sungrow contributed to the development of new testing standards for solar-plus-storage hybrid renewable projects. Leveraging its extensive experience in Southeast Asia and Australia, Sungrow supported NGCP in bridging the regulatory gap, providing a benchmark for future projects in the country.
Together, these advances ensure the Citicore Lumbangan project with Sungrow's full integrated solution can store surplus solar energy during peak hours and dispatch it during evening demand, delivering reliable and eco-friendly baseload power while reducing fossil fuel dependence.
As the Philipines advances toward its target of achieving 35% renewable energy by 2030, the project offers a strong model for scaling clean energy nationwide. Sungrow's cutting-edge technology, proven project execution, and collaborative approach with both regulators and customers highlight its role as a trusted partner in accelerating the Philippines' energy transition and shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of June 2025, Sungrow has installed 870 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world's most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we're committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com.
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Sungrow Achieves Record 2-Day VSG Off-Grid Commissioning at the Philippines' First PV-BESS Hybrid Plant
Sungrow Achieves Record 2-Day VSG Off-Grid Commissioning at the Philippines' First PV-BESS Hybrid Plant
Transaction Enhances MRO Scale, AOG Readiness, and Lubricants Market Leadership
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GracoRoberts (gracoroberts.com) today announced the acquisition of Sky Mart (skymart.aero) to advance its international footprint in Latin America, leveraging the company's corporate headquarters in Miami as a gateway to the aerospace-rich Latin American region. The acquisition significantly bolsters GracoRoberts' reach into the $6.5B Latin American MRO market, scales its AOG capability, and offers its customers access to a considerable breadth of in-stock lubricants, amplifying the acquirer's already sound position as the largest, fastest, and most technically focused aerospace specialty chemicals distributor in the world.
The addition of Sky Mart to the GracoRoberts' portfolio expands its technical sales coverage throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Florida, and portions of the US, while adding an additional 42,000 square feet of fulfillment centers in Miami, FL, San Antonio, TX, and Indianapolis, IN, and offering a rich stocking position for oils, greases, and fluids. Additionally, Sky Mart customers will benefit from access to GracoRoberts' extensive breadth of adhesives, composites, paints and coatings, a robust ecommerce presence for immediate product access, and a global technical sales team. These enhancements, coupled with a mutual focus on world-class quality, will add meaningful value to both companies' customer and supplier partners.
Jason Caldwell, President and CEO of GracoRoberts, commented on the acquisition. "We are thrilled to welcome the team from Sky Mart to the GracoRoberts' family of companies. This partnership strengthens our ability to serve the global aerospace community, especially in the important Latin America and Miami markets, with an enhanced stocking position, broader product offerings, and a scalable bolt-on ecommerce presence and AOG platform for an industry that requires speed and dependability."
Juan Gregorio Robbin, Co-Founder and President of Sky Mart, also commented on the integration, and the decision to partner with GracoRoberts after four decades of family-owned operation. "At Sky Mart, our operating philosophy is simple and unwavering: stock the right products, deliver exceptional service, and get it right the first time. This guiding principle has earned us the trust of a loyal Latin and North American customer base, and by joining the GracoRoberts' family, we can deliver even more value to our customers."
Ana Maria Robbin, Co-Owner and Executive Vice President of Sky Mart, offered her perspective on the acquisition. "2025 marked Sky Mart's 40th year in a business founded by our parents – our heroes – Gregorio and Lucy Robbin. They raised us to believe in the power of a vision, endless determination, and a deep spirit of service that defines our culture today, and I see these qualities in the team at GracoRoberts. I know the Sky Mart legacy will be upheld with care and purpose."
The leaders of both companies will collaborate to deliver a seamless, customer-focused transition that preserves each organization's culture and ensures no disruption to the business.
The acquisition of Sky Mart is supported by CM Equity Partners, the private equity sponsor of GracoRoberts and long-standing partner to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Under the leadership of President and CEO Jason Caldwell, the GracoRoberts ELT has significantly expanded the company's global footprint and accelerated its digital growth strategy through six acquisitions over the past seven years – E.V. Roberts, Able Aerospace Adhesives, Silmid, SkyGeek, Pacific Coast Composites, and now Sky Mart – each enhancing value for its enterprise partners and the broader aerospace industry.
About GracoRoberts
Headquartered in Arlington, TX, GracoRoberts (www.gracoroberts.com) is the single largest, fastest, and most technically focused specialty chemicals distributor to serve the global aerospace market and is fully AS, ISO, and CMMC II certified. We serve the aerospace OEM, MRO, and defense segments, composites, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries. As a family of brands including Silmid, SkyGeek, and Pacific Coast Composites, we are authorized to distribute 3M, Airtech, Aeroshell, AkzoNobel, Eastman, Henkel, Hexcel, Huntsman, Isovolta, Momentive, PPG, Resin Formulators, Royco, Scott Bader, Sika, American Fiber & Finishing, Armite Lubricants, Arrow Solutions, B&J Rubber Products, Castrol, Chemetall, Contec, Deb Stoko, ITW Performance Polymers, Mask-Off, Master Fluid Solutions, Permabond, Reabrook Ltd, Rocol, Royal Adhesives, Socomore, and Zip-Chem, and can source thousands of other providers upon request. We differentiate by adding value: services include world-class ecommerce available through three websites (www.skygeek.com, www.silmid.com, and www.gracoroberts.com), global distribution, custom formulation, specialty packaging, vendor managed inventory, intermix and kitting services, defense logistics and compliance, export management services, and an on-staff Chemist, lab, and testing facility. GracoRoberts prides itself in delivering superior engineered materials with impeccable support to thousands of customers from more than 65 countries around the globe.
About Sky Mart
Headquartered in Miami, FL and founded in 1985 by Gregorio and Lucy Robbin with Co-Founder and President Juan Gregorio Robbin, Sky Mart (www.skymart.aero) has grown into an industry leading and well-recognized aerospace chemical, lubricant and specialty fluids stocking distributor. Sky Mart is now a second-generation Robbin family business serving thousands of customers across Latin America and North America. With over 40 years of global distribution experience, the company's philosophy is straight forward: stock the products, quote quickly, and offer fast, accurate, and on-time shipping. Today Sky Mart continues to invest in online and EDI trading platforms, and offers reliable and effective after-hours AOG service for the airline, MRO, and other aviation communities.
About CM Equity Partners
CM Equity Partners (www.cmequity.com), based in New York, NY, provides capital to the Federal services and aerospace and defense industries. For 30 years, CMEP has partnered with management teams to build enduring value by leveraging its industry knowledge, relationships, operating experience, and its corporate finance, M&A, and private equity expertise. CMEP employs an active and collaborative management approach, developing long-term strategic plans and guiding decisions on re-investment of profits to grow and broaden a company's revenue base and capabilities. CMEP's investments are structured with flexibility across a broad spectrum of the capital structure, including equity, structured equity, and mezzanine debt.
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GracoRoberts Acquires Sky Mart to Accelerate Latin American Expansion, Anchored by Miami Hub
