Seven German companies specializing in power and energy are exploring potential partnerships in the Philippine renewable energy sector this week at a three-day conference in Makati City.
The “Conference on German Technologies for Renewable Energy Integration in the Philippines,” running from June 24 to 26 at Shangri-La Makati, is organized by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) in collaboration with Renewables Academy AG and the Renewable Energy Association of the Philippines (REAP).
The event is part of the “Energy Solutions – Made in Germany” program, supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi).
“As the Philippines diversifies its energy mix, German companies have a strong opportunity to contribute with advanced technologies, engineering expertise, and collaborative ventures,” said GPCCI vice president Tristan Arwen Loveres.
“We are proud to provide a platform where German innovation aligns with Philippine energy priorities. This mission facilitated 68 business-to-business meetings to explore concrete partnerships,” Loveres said.
Participating German companies include battery manufacturer BAE Batterien, solar PV developer Blueberry Energy, engineering consultancy Fichtner GmbH, electrolysis system provider H2 Core Systems, offshore wind specialist Reprocon GmbH, airborne wind innovator SkySails Power and hybrid PV power-to-gas firm SMA Altenso GmbH.
Department of Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara cited the critical role of smart grids and energy storage in the country’s energy transition.
“Our drive for energy transition not only builds sustainable infrastructure but also creates economic opportunities through a highly skilled workforce. The Department of Energy welcomes committed climate financing as a pathway to a clean and secure energy future,” said Guevara.
The conference brought together around 70 key stakeholders from industry, government and the public sector to foster cooperation in renewable energy, smart grids, and energy storage technologies.
“There is immense potential for German technologies to support the Philippines’ energy goals,” said GPCCI president Marie Antoniette Mariano.
