The Philippine Department of Energy confirmed the awarding of 10,195 megawatts (MW) of renewable capacity as part of the fourth round of its green energy auction programme, marking an unprecedented mobilisation of developers for solar, wind and hybrid projects. The tender, launched within the framework of the country’s energy transition, recorded the participation of 123 developers selected as winners.
Projects distributed across the entire archipelago
The awarded projects are spread across the country’s three main regions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The ministry notably awarded floating solar capacity on Laguna, Pampanga and Negros lakes, as well as new wind farms in the provinces of Quezon, Sorsogon and Central Visayas. This auction cycle also marked a shift toward hybrid systems combining renewable generation with energy storage, aiming to strengthen grid stability.
Among the 10,195 MW awarded, 4,179 MW involve ground-mounted solar installations, 2,518 MW are onshore wind projects, 2,284 MW are floating solar developments, 1,189 MW are hybrid systems with integrated storage, and 25 MW are rooftop solar projects aimed at urban areas. This breakdown reflects a move to broaden the technological mix beyond traditional formats seen in previous auctions.
An evolving regulatory framework to attract capital
The Department of Energy indicated that the scale of participation reflects growing investor confidence, supported by regulatory reforms aimed at simplifying permitting procedures and improving grid access. The selected bidders have until December 6 to submit the required compliance documents, including system impact studies and financial guarantees, which are conditions for the final signing of contracts.
The government’s target is to achieve a 35% share of renewable energy in national generation by 2030, and 50% by 2040. The ministry stated that integrating energy storage solutions in hybrid projects will play a key role in ensuring grid reliability as the share of intermittent sources increases.
