Philippines Integrated Energy Site

How many new power projects in the Philippines?

The Department of Energy (DOE) has endorsed 11 new power projects, totaling 4,500 megawatts (MW), for System Impact Study (SIS) approval by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

Why is the Philippines launching a new LNG facility?

The trio is launching this LNG facility in a move that is seen as a landmark development for the Philippines’ energy sector in line with the Marcos administration’s push for more natural gas in the country’s energy mix. The project is expected to make competitively priced and affordable power accessible to a broader base of Filipino consumers.

Should the Philippines rethink its energy sector?

The worsening climate crisis, lingering pandemic, and increasingly unreliable and inequitable energy systems provide the Philippines an unparalleled opportunity to rethink its energy sector, and sustained reliance on fossil fuels would only keep the country from reaping the full benefits of its readily available renewable energy sources.

What is the impact of a solar power project in the Philippines?

The project has strong sustainability credentials, notably because of its impact in decarbonising the Philippines’ energy system (SDG7), but also by generating power to support economic development (SDG8), creating more than 10,000 new jobs (SDG8), and facilitating local development (SDGs3+4).

Does the Philippines have a green energy auction 4?

Source: Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) – Green Energy Auction 4 Announcement, March 12, 2025. The Philippines' DOE launches Green Energy Auction 4, adding 9,378 MW of renewable capacity by 2029. For the first time, it integrates solar with BESS to enhance grid reliability and support the 35% renewable energy goal by 2030.

Can the Philippines achieve a 35% re share in power generation?

However, while policies and programs are in place to support the development and deployment of RE in the Philippines, there is still much to be done, especially if we are to meet the country’s targets of a 35% RE share in power generation by 2030, 50% by 2040, and over 50% by 2050.