DOE to move 1,471 MW in renewable, energy storage projects by April

The Department of Energy (DOE) is working to advance the grid entry of around 1,471 megawatts (MW) of committed new power capacity from 22 energy projects aimed to operate by April 2026.

In a statement Sunday, the DOE said the 22 projects are part of the 200 power plants the agency is fast-tracking over the next three years, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address.

Of the 22 projects, 12 solar projects account for approximately 1,284 MW and six hydroelectric plants account for 48.23 MW.

There are also two biomass facilities with 38 MW, one wind project with 13.56 MW, and one 20 MW Integrated Renewable Energy Storage System (IRESS).

Of the 200 committed power projects, DOE said 24 generation plants are already in commercial operation, with an aggregate capacity of 1,178.642 MW, of which three solar power plants began its operation in March

There are also seven Battery Energy Storage System facilities with a combined capacity of 190 MW, Energy Dept. added.

The agency further said it is coordinating with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines to ensure the timely completion of the remaining projects.

This includes addressing outstanding transmission, interconnection, inspection, registration, and metering requirements, and preventing 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 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,” she added.

DOE earlier said it is looking into advancing the delivery of about 300MW of renewable energy capacity by April, as it looks for ways to ease the potential impact of the Middle East conflict on power supply and prices.

Under the Fourth Round of the Green Energy Auction Program (GEA-4) conducted late 2025, the DOE awarded over 10,000 MW of RE capacity, which are targeted to be delivered starting 2026 until 2029.

Broken down, the GEA-4 awarded capacity includes over 4,000 MW of ground-mounted solar, more than 2,000 MW of floating solar, over 2,000 MW of onshore wind, and over 1,000 MW of Integrated RE with Storage (IRES). —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News