Philippines to Add 14 More Power Plants by Late 2025—IEMOP
- July 17, 2025
Several new energy facilities—both renewable and conventional—will begin operations in the latter half of 2025, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
In a recent media briefing, IEMOP officials announced that 14 power projects are scheduled for testing and commissioning before the end of the year, with most of these projects centered on solar energy.
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Strategic placement to boost Luzon’s power supply
According to IEMOP, the following 14 power facilities are set to undergo testing and commissioning in the latter half of 2025. These include solar, hydro, geothermal, diesel, and energy storage systems:
Solar Power Projects
- 137-MWac Calatrava solar power project
- 64.206-MWp Maragondon solar plant
- 63.96-MWp Cordon solar project
- 42.9-MWp Bongabon solar plant
- 36.6-MWp RASLAG IV solar project
- 27-MWp Dagohoy solar power project
- 23.776-MWp Bongabon solar project
Hydroelectric Plant
- 4 MW-Colasi mini hydroelectric plant
Geothermal Power Plant
- 5.6-MW Bago binary geothermal power plant
Diesel Power Plants
- 60.702-MW Bohol in-island diesel power plant
- 11 MW-Capas diesel power plant (bunker C-fired)
Energy Storage Systems
- 68.69-MWh Pitogo battery energy storage system
- 20-MWh Bac-Man energy storage system
- 10-MWh Tongonan battery energy storage system
The majority of the upcoming projects are concentrated in Luzon, a move expected to meaningfully strengthen the region’s available power supply and improve its overall supply margin
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Stable outlook despite maintenance, IEMOP says
While the addition of new power facilities is expected to bolster supply, IEMOP remains cautious about the potential impact of upcoming maintenance activities on electricity prices in the months ahead.
Isidro Cacho Jr., head of trading operations at IEMOP, noted that scheduled maintenance in the third quarter could put some upward pressure on market prices. However, he emphasized that any increase would likely be modest.
“Although by the third quarter, there will be a factor of additional maintenance, we don’t see a significant increase,” Cacho said.
“If it goes up, maybe it will play around ₱4 to ₱5 because of the ample margin we are seeing in the market,” he continued.
Cacho credited the healthy supply outlook to both the upcoming power projects and a noticeable drop in unplanned outages.
“If you are following the market, electricity market prices have decreased … and will be lower in the 2nd half compared to last year, definitely,” he said.
Cacho also mentioned that the secondary price cap (SPC)—a regulatory limit imposed when prices spike—has not been triggered this year, calling it a positive sign for market stability.
“We haven’t experienced secondary price cap, so that’s really good for all of us,” he added.
The SPC serves as a regulatory safeguard, kicking in when electricity prices breach a specific threshold within a short timeframe. Once triggered, it limits how much can be charged for power to help stabilize the market.
Sources:
https://mb.com.ph/2025/07/07/iemop-energy-grid-to-add-14-new-power-plants-by-year-end
