As the global oil market remains impacted by developments in the Middle East, the Department of Energy (DOE) is moving decisively to accelerate the grid entry of around 1,471 megawatts (MW) of committed new power capacity from twenty-two (22) power projects targeted for operation by April 2026.
This effort supports the government’s response under Executive Order No. 110 to secure stable and reliable electricity supply for Filipino households and businesses, while helping ease the pressure of rising fuel costs.
These projects are already in advanced stages of construction or are undergoing final testing and commissioning. Once fully integrated into the grid, they are expected to provide critical near-term capacity that can reinforce supply margins, support rising electricity demand, and strengthen overall grid reliability in the months ahead.
The 22 projects form part of the 200 power plants that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the DOE to fast-track over the next three years in his 4th State of the Nation Address to accelerate the delivery of additional power supply across the country.
These incoming capacities will come from renewable energy sources. Twelve solar projects account for approximately 1,284 MW, complemented by six hydroelectric plants with 48.23 MW, two biomass facilities with 38 MW, one wind project with 13.56 MW, and one 20 MW Integrated Renewable Energy Storage System (IRESS). Together, these projects reflect the country’s continuing shift toward a more diversified, resilient, and sustainable energy mix.
To date, of the 200 committed power projects under DOE monitoring, 24 power generation plants are already in commercial operation, with an aggregate capacity of 1,178.642 MW. Of these, three solar power plants commenced commercial operations this month, reflecting continued momentum in bringing new capacity into the grid. In parallel, seven (7) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities with a combined capacity of 190 MW are likewise operational. The 22 projects targeted for operation by April 2026 are expected to build further on this operating base as they come online.
To help ensure the timely completion of the remaining projects, the DOE is undertaking direct and sustained coordination with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) to address outstanding transmission, interconnection, inspection, registration, and metering requirements, and to prevent avoidable delays in commercial operations.
“At a time when the country must act with urgency and discipline to protect the integrity of the power system, the timely delivery of committed capacity is imperative,” said Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin.
“Every megawatt that can be safely and lawfully brought into the grid strengthens our ability to meet demand, manage supply risks, and protect consumers.
The Department is fully engaged across the entire power value chain, from generation to transmission to market operations to help ensure that these projects move forward at the soonest possible time.”
The DOE will continue to closely monitor the progress of these projects and sustain close coordination with all power sector stakeholders to ensure that additional capacity is delivered to the grid in accordance with all technical, safety, and regulatory standards.
