The Philippines’ GEA-7 auction round will focus entirely on solar PV, with mandatory battery storage for all ground-mounted projects
Mindanao to receive significantly higher capacity allocation, about 5 times the previous rounds
DOE has also grid-connected 5 renewable energy projects, including 4 solar and 1 biomass facility
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that it plans to launch the Green Energy Auction round 7 (GEA-7) this year. This round will be completely devoted to solar PV, with the addition of battery storage.
While capacity allocation will be distributed across the country, the Mindanao region will be the focus of this round. The DOE says it will offer a ‘strategic and significantly’ increased allocation for the region under GEA-7, estimated at approximately 5 times the capacity offered in previous auction rounds.
It explains, “This marks a deliberate effort by the DOE to stimulate investments in the region, address growing energy demand, and promote a more balanced and resilient power system across the country.”
GEA-7 will cover solar rooftop and ground-mounted installations that will enter commercial operations in 2027. All ground-mounted projects will be required to integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) to enhance grid stability and reliability.
Floating solar projects will be scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029. It will also incorporate unsubscribed capacities from GEA-4. This will ensure efficient utilization of previously allocated capacity, it says. The Philippines awarded 10.2 GW of renewables in the GEA-4 auction, including 2.3 GW of floating solar capacity (see Over 10 GW RE Selected Under Philippines’ GEA-4 Auction).
The DOE is now encouraging renewable energy developers to register their projects at the earliest opportunity to ensure project eligibility and qualification for the upcoming auction. Terms of Reference for GEA-7 will be released by Q2 2026.
Under its 10-year GEA Program, the DOE plans to auction a minimum of 25 GW of additional renewable energy capacity through 2035. GEA-1 to 4 rounds are completed, while GEA-5 is devoted to offshore wind. It plans to launch GEA-6 to GEA-9 rounds to help meet the country’s 35% renewable energy share target by 2030 (see Philippines To Auction 25 GW Additional RE Capacity By 2035).
In another update, the DOE has announced grid connection for 5 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 128.9 MW, as of April 17, 2026. These facilities are part of its plans to expedite grid connection for 25 renewable energy and storage projects by April 2026. Previously, it had a total of 22 projects (see Philippines Fast-Tracks 1.47 GW RE & Storage Amid Middle East Crisis).
The 5 operational projects include 4 solar facilities and a biomass project. These are as follows:
20.6 MW Hermosa Solar Power Project of Solana Solar Alpha Inc.
17.5 MW Taft Solar Power Project of Taft Solar Energy Corporation
8 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant (Expansion Project) of Central Azucarera de San Antonio
52.8 MW Cordon Solar Power Project of Greenergy For Global, Inc, and
30 MW Arayat 3A Solar Power Project of Citicore Solar Pampanga 1, Inc.
“We commend the developers and all concerned agencies for moving these projects forward with urgency,” said Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin. “At a time of continuing volatility arising from the developments in the Middle East, fast-tracking our country’s renewable energy capacity is a critical strategic action to protect the Filipino people and the Philippine economy.”
The 25 projects are part of the 200 power plants that the Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants to be fast-tracked over the next 3 years to ensure additional power supply in the country.
At the end of 2025, the Philippines’ total installed renewable energy capacity stood at 10.4 GW, including 3.89 GW of solar PV, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This comprises 899 MW of annual PV installations in 2025.
