The Department of Energy (DOE) said Thursday some 956 megawatts (MW) of new power generation capacity and 160 MW of new energy storage systems (ESS) were added in Luzon and Visayas, effective Nov. 27, 2025.
The capacity additions, which include 12 renewable energy projects, an oil-based plant and a natural gas-fired facility, are part of the government’s efforts to ensure sufficient and reliable power supply for the country’s growing economy, it said.
The move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive in his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) to accelerate the construction of 200 power plants over three years to address electricity issues.
The largest single addition is the 440-MW Batangas combined cycle plant by Excellent Energy Resources Inc., followed by the 140-MW Calatrava Solar Power project in Negros Occidental from Aboitiz Power Corp. Most of the new capacity began commissioning in the second half of the year.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin underscored the importance of the expansion. “Every megawatt we add to the grid is not just a number on paper; it is electricity for homes, power for businesses and confidence for investors,” Garin said.
“By combining renewable energy projects with flexible conventional plants and modern energy storage, we are building an energy system that is cleaner, more reliable and more resilient,” she said.
The new ESS capacity is intended to enhance grid stability by storing excess electricity during off-peak hours and releasing it during peak demand or when renewable output dips.
This process helps smooth fluctuations, reduces dependence on expensive peaking plants and supports the integration of more renewable energy into the power mix.
The DOE said these facilities are early gains in the pipeline of projects aligned with the President’s 200 power plant directive. The department committed to working closely with the private sector, regulators and other stakeholders to accelerate project implementation, streamline permitting and ensure future capacity additions align with goals of energy security, affordability and an orderly energy transition.
