PH to Add Over 14,000 MW to Power Supply by 2030 – DOE
- May 22, 2025
The Philippines is set to boost its electricity supply by more than 14,200 megawatts (MW) by the end of the decade, according to projections from the Department of Energy (DOE).
The DOE’s latest figures reveal a significant share of this upcoming capacity will come from renewable sources. Between 2025 and 2030, committed energy projects in the pipeline are set to deliver around 11,625 MW from renewables.
This planned increase in clean energy output reflects the country’s ongoing efforts to diversify its power mix and ensure long-term energy security.
Meanwhile, around 2,620.74 MW of additional capacity is expected from conventional energy sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas.
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Projects spread across the islands
Luzon leads the country in upcoming power infrastructure, with committed energy projects totaling 11,736.22 MW in capacity.
In comparison, committed projects in the Visayas amount to 2,053.68 MW, while Mindanao has 591.17 MW in the pipeline.
These committed projects are those already under construction or with secured financial backing. For 2025 alone, the DOE expects about 5,632.45 MW of new capacity to come online nationwide.
The expected rollout of new power projects is seen to help meet the country’s rising electricity needs. The DOE earlier projected that by 2025, peak demand will reach 14,769 MW in Luzon, 3,111 MW in the Visayas, and 2,789 MW in Mindanao.
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Renewables lead the pack
Renewable energy continues to lead the country’s future power development, accounting for nearly 82 percent of all committed energy projects, according to the DOE.
As of March 31, DOE data showed that renewable projects would contribute 11,625.31 MW of new capacity to the national grid.
Solar energy is poised to be the primary driver of this growth, with planned projects expected to supply 8,431.19 MW. Wind power comes next with 2,233.24 MW, followed by hydropower projects at 836.38 MW. Geothermal and biomass developments will add smaller contributions of 74.22 MW and 50.28 MW, respectively.
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Conventional fuels remain central
Non-renewable energy projects are projected to deliver about 7,505.74 MW of new capacity. Coal-fired facilities are set to provide 1,570 MW, natural gas projects 880 MW, and oil-based plants 170.74 MW.
Despite a government-imposed moratorium on new Greenfield coal power projects, the Philippines remains heavily reliant on coal for electricity generation.
According to a 2024 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), coal comprised 62 percent of the country’s energy mix last year. While efforts to expand the use of renewable energy are gaining momentum, the IEA projects that coal’s share will decline only slightly, dropping to around 60 percent by 2027.
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Storage solutions gain ground
In addition to new power generation projects, the government is banking on battery energy storage systems (BESS) to help meet the country’s growing electricity needs. Committed BESS projects are expected to deliver a combined capacity of 594 MW.
These facilities are designed to store electricity from power plants or the grid, enabling grid stability, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving the integration of renewables.
The DOE views these upcoming power generation, storage, and renewable energy projects as critical to ensuring a stable and reliable electricity supply, especially with peak demand expected to grow by about 5.3 percent annually through 2028.
Sources:
https://business.inquirer.net/525020/over-11000-mw-of-clean-energy-seen-powering-ph
