About Pililla Wind Farm
Pililla Wind Farm is a 54-megawatt wind power facility located in Barangay Halayhayin, Pililla, Rizal, on hills overlooking Laguna de Bay. Developed by Alternergy Wind One Corporation with 27 wind turbines, it began commercial operations in 2016. The site has become a popular day-trip viewpoint from Metro Manila, known for its rows of towering turbines, panoramic lake and mountain scenery, and accessible roadside viewing areas.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hillside road lined with 27 towering white wind turbines overlooking Laguna de Bay and the Sierra Madre mountains. The main visitor area is an open roadside viewpoint and viewing deck where turbines can be seen up close and photographed. The landscape is open, windy and grassy with panoramic vistas. Visitors can walk along the road, take photos, enjoy the breeze and view the turbines rotating. There are small food stalls and parking areas nearby.
Key highlights
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27 wind turbines with 54 MW capacity on hills overlooking Laguna de Bay
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Panoramic views of Laguna de Bay, Metro Manila skyline and Sierra Madre range
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Popular photography and sightseeing viewpoint accessible by road
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Renewable energy project developed by Alternergy Wind One Corporation
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Cool windy hilltop environment ideal for sunset viewing
History of Pililla Wind Farm
Developed by Alternergy Wind One Corporation under the Department of Energy's feed-in-tariff program. Construction began in 2014 and commercial operations started in June 2016 with 27 Gamesa turbines totaling 54 MW, making it one of the first wind farms in Luzon outside Ilocos and a landmark renewable energy project in Rizal.
Route
| By road | Accessible via Manila East Road and Pililla-Jala-Jala Road; approximately 50-60 km from Metro Manila by private car, van or motorcycle; winding uphill road to Halayhayin |
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| By public transport |