The Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring possible partnerships with Australian-linked groups to support the Philippines’ renewable energy expansion and key infrastructure requirements.
DOE Undersecretary Mylene Capongcol led a meeting with representatives of Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, or Austrade, to discuss potential collaboration in renewable energy development and energy infrastructure projects.
The talks focused on opportunities involving battery energy storage systems, substations, and other critical energy facilities that could help strengthen the country’s energy transition and energy security goals.
Battery energy storage systems are seen as a key component in integrating more renewable energy into the grid, as they help manage supply fluctuations from sources such as solar and wind power. Substations and related facilities, meanwhile, are needed to support transmission and distribution capacity as energy demand continues to grow.
During the meeting, Leighton presented its experience and capabilities in the renewable energy sector and identified possible areas for partnership with renewable energy developers and infrastructure stakeholders in the Philippines.
The engagement forms part of the DOE’s continuing effort to attract technical expertise, investment, and private-sector participation in projects that can improve the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the country’s energy system.