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CHAPTER 2.
POWER DEMAND
AND SUPPLY
OUTLOOK 2023-2050

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CHAPTER II

Power Demand and Supply Outlook
2023-2050
In this chapter, the DOE will discuss the Power Demand and Supply Outlook, which
provides the annual peak demand forecast and the power supply expansion plan of
the country on a per-technology basis, resulting in three scenarios for the planning
period of 2023 to 2050, namely the Reference Scenario, Clean Energy Scenario 1 (CES
1) and Clean Energy Scenario 2 (CES 2).
The 2023-2050 PDP used the PLEXOS® software as the planning and simulation tool to
determine the optimal capacity addition and generation expansion for the power
supply and demand outlook. PLEXOS®26 is a state-of-the-art simulation software used
for power system and market modeling developed by Energy Exemplar. It has cuttingedge mathematical programming and stochastic optimization techniques that can
effectively deal with extremely complex problems and uncertainties such as variable
RE, batteries, outages, and reserves, among others. PLEXOS® is being utilized with over
350 organizations in approximately 60 countries.
The 2023-2050 PDP covers the entire Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grid with multiple
scenarios in one PLEXOS® model. This shows different long-term projections of the
power supply and demand outlook of the Philippines towards clean energy transition.

1. Methodology
The development of the Philippine Capacity Expansion Model (CEM) involved the
utilization of PLEXOS®, following the structural framework outlined in Figures 14 and 15.
The modeling activity encompassed four major steps:
1. Data Gathering - The initial step involved the comprehensive identification and
collection of all necessary input data, including both historical and forecasted
information.
2. Creation of Scenarios and Assumptions - The subsequent stage focused on
establishing various scenarios and constraints assumptions that would form the
foundation for the modeling process.
3. Generation of Models / Simulation - The core of the modeling activity involved
the creation and execution of the CEM using PLEXOS® least-cost optimization.
This step also encompassed the analysis of the resulting CEM to glean insights;
and,
4. Modification – The final step was an iterative process of refinement, involving
the ongoing update of parameters and constraints. This approach aimed to
fine-tune the model, leading to the development of the ultimate version of the
CEM.

26 PLEXOS® Energy Modeling Software, Retrieved through https://www.energyexemplar.com/plexos

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Figure 14. Generation of Models/Simulation

Figure 15. Modeling Structure

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2.

Data Inputs
2.1

Data and Assumption

The power demand and supply outlook up to 2050 were formulated using the
following data, assumptions, and limitations:
Table 24. Data and Assumptions for the Power Supply Outlook
Particulars
Electricity Demand

Inputs
•
•
•
•
•

Generator
Parameters

•
•
•
New Build Options
•
•
•
Limitations

•
•

2022 Hourly Demand*
2023 to 2050 Demand Forecast
List of Existing Power Plants and Committed Power Projects
as of April 2023
WESM Registered Capacities as of May 2023
Operating parameters of existing power plants based on
submission of Generation Companies
Reserve provision classified as Regulating, Contingency, and
Dispatchable Reserves
Fuel Costs (Coal, Gas, Oil, and Uranium)
Gas, Biomass, WTE, Geothermal, Ground-mounted Solar,
Roof mounted Solar, Floating Solar, On and Offshore Wind,
ROR, Impounding Hydro, Pumped Hydro, Battery Energy
Storage System (BESS), and Nuclear Technology
Other costs are based on the 2022 NREL database**
CREZ potential*** and Awarded Service Contracts as of April
2023 are set as limits for RE
Used 3 major nodes for analysis: Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao
RE Targets set to 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040
Interconnection used were Leyte to Luzon HVDC and
Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP)

Note:
* - Data from NGCP
** - Data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
*** - Data from Grid Planning and Competitive RE Zones (CREZ) in the Philippines Report 27

The electricity sales forecast is estimated using macroeconomic models as it is
found to be highly correlated with income and population. Gross domestic
product, sectoral value added, and Household expenditures are used as proxy
data for income. Socio-economic variables vis-à-vis assumptions and their
corresponding data sources used in projecting electricity sales are listed in
Table 25.
Table 25. Assumptions used in the Electricity Sales Forecast
Variables
Real GDP (2018=100)

Assumption
2022 (actual): 7.6%

Source/Remarks
NEDA-DBCC interval 2023-2028
(December 2022);

27 Grid Planning and Competitive RE Zones in the Philippines Report

Retrieved through https://www.doe.gov.ph/renewable-energy/ready-renewables-grid-planning-and-competitiverenewable-energy-zones-crez

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Variables

Assumption

Source/Remarks
2029 to 2050: adopted the trend of
GDP projections from HSBC

2023: 6% - 7%
2024-2028: 6.5% - 8%
2040: 7.1%, 2050: 6.3%
2020-2030: 1.1%
Population

2030-2040: 0.9%

FOREX

2040-2050: 0.8%
Php52 per US$ until 2050

Crude Price (US$/barrel)

US$70-90 for 2023-2050

Inflation

2%-4% [3% as midpoint] until
2050

Household Electrification
Rate

100% by 2028

Electric Vehicles

CREVI for CES: 50% EV fleet
share by 2040

2020 POPCEN actual
10-year adjusted growth rates
based on 2020 POPCEN
NEDA-DBCC (December 2022)
NEDA-DBCC (December 2022)
OPEC, WB
NEDA-DBCC (December 2022)

Projections by grid (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) are derived through a
bottom-up approach, employing disaggregation by sectors (i.e., household,
services/commercial, industrial, and other sectors). The sectoral electricity
demand by grid follows a specific methodology:
•
•
•
•

Household (HH) electricity sales. Estimations are made by regressing
historical demand against the number of households and household
expenditure in each major region.
Services/Commercial electricity sales. Projections are based on its
historical sales by grid, population by grid, and gross value added (GVA)
the sector.
Industry electricity sales. Projections for industrial electricity sales are
determined through regressing its grid historical data with GVA for
manufacturing, construction, and mining.
Other sector’s electricity sales. Establishment of the relationship
between the gross regional domestic product (GDP) by the main region
and grid historical data for electricity consumption in other sectors.

To enhance the accuracy of demand forecasting, the projections also
incorporate the potential impact of a 50% penetration of electric vehicles (EV)
by the year 2040.

2.2

Electricity Sales Forecast

The forecast for electricity sales across the three main grids spanning 2021-2050
is outlined in Table 27 under the Reference Scenario (Ref) and Clean Energy
Scenario (CES). This projection considers various future factors, including the
impacts of distributed photovoltaics (PV), the adoption of electric vehicles (EV),
the implementation of demand-side management programs, and
improvements in energy efficiency. The electricity sales forecast indicates an
annual average growth rate (AAGR) of 5.4% for aggregate electricity sales in
the country from 2022 to 2050 under the CES.

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This growth trajectory of electricity sales under CES is anticipated to increase
from 91,333 GWh in 2022 to 403,465 GWh in 2050. The Luzon Grid is expected to
maintain the majority share, accounting for over 72.5% of the total, with the
remaining portions contributed by the Visayas (15.9%) and Mindanao grids
(14.0%) by the year 2050.
Table 26. Electricity Sales Forecast (2021-2050), in GWh
Year

Reference Scenario

Clean Energy Scenario

Philippines

Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

Philippines

Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

2021

87,417

64,420

11,555

11,442

87,417

64,420

11,555

11,442

2022

91,333

67,536

11,866

11,931

91,333

67,536

11,866

11,931

2023

96,075

70,952

12,537

12,586

96,040

70,903

12,537

12,600

2024

100,155

73,780

13,127

13,249

100,182

73,745

13,141

13,296

2025

105,220

77,286

13,896

14,038

105,345

77,291

13,931

14,124

2026

111,109

81,377

14,832

14,900

111,366

81,428

14,893

15,045

2027

117,653

85,927

15,900

15,826

118,041

86,025

15,988

16,028

2028

124,797

90,901

17,085

16,811

125,302

91,024

17,199

17,078

2029

132,399

96,183

18,358

17,858

132,973

96,293

18,491

18,188

2030

140,459

101,777

19,710

18,973

141,039

101,825

19,853

19,361

2031

149,027

107,735

21,148

20,145

149,485

107,650

21,280

20,555

2032

158,062

114,024

22,664

21,375

158,332

113,756

22,775

21,801

2033

167,588

120,660

24,259

22,670

167,637

120,174

24,346

23,117

2034

177,624

127,655

25,934

24,036

177,417

126,922

25,992

24,503

2035

188,188

135,023

27,689

25,476

187,694

134,016

27,714

25,964

2036

199,260

142,766

29,526

26,968

198,439

141,449

29,512

27,478

2037

210,870

150,901

31,445

28,524

209,678

149,236

31,388

29,054

2038

223,045

159,444

33,450

30,150

221,505

157,436

33,354

30,714

2039

235,809

168,407

35,544

31,857

233,863

166,011

35,402

32,450

2040

249,186

177,810

37,729

33,647

246,816

175,005

37,539

34,272

2041

262,514

187,196

39,908

35,411

260,044

184,269

39,712

36,064

2042

276,378

196,978

42,166

37,234

273,781

193,913

41,960

37,909

2043

290,798

207,169

44,506

39,123

288,048

203,944

44,286

39,818

2044

305,794

217,779

46,929

41,086

302,863

214,374

46,692

41,797

2045

321,381

228,817

49,436

43,127

318,241

225,211

49,178

43,852

2046

337,524

240,280

52,027

45,218

334,150

236,450

51,745

45,954

2047

354,247

252,176

54,703

47,367

350,610

248,103

54,394

48,113

2048

371,567

264,516

57,467

49,583

367,640

260,177

57,127

50,336

2049

389,499

277,307

60,319

51,873

385,254

272,680

59,944

52,630

2050

408,057

290,557

63,260

54,240

403,465

285,619

62,847

54,999

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2.3

Peak Demand Forecast

The determination of peak demand involves considering the average load
factors of the grids spanning 2016 to 2022 (Table 27) with 70.2% for the Luzon
grid, 70.2%, and 68.7% for the Visayas and Mindanao grids, respectively.
The total peak demand for the country will significantly increase from 16,596
MW (2022) to 68,483 MW (2050), which corresponds to an annual average
growth rate of 5.2%. Notably, the Luzon grid constitutes the predominant share
at 73.0% at the base year (2022) and is seen to marginally decline by three
percentage points (or 70.1%) by 2050. The decrease is attributed to the
accelerated growth observed in the Visayas and Mindanao grids over the
same period. Luzon grid’s annual average growth rate is recorded at 5.0%,
while Visayas and Mindanao are at 5.6% and 5.5%, respectively.
Table 27. Load Factors Assumptions
Grid

Load Factor28 (%)

Luzon

70.2

Visayas

70.2

Mindanao

68.7

Table 28. Peak Demand Forecast (2021-2050) in MW
Year

Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

Philippines

2021*
2022*
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043

11,640
12,113
12,559
13,092
13,728
14,466
15,274
16,149
17,070
18,038
18,985
19,982
21,031
22,134
23,293
24,506
25,778
27,116
28,516
29,984
31,496
33,069
34,705

2,252
2,316
2,464
2,538
2,687
2,864
3,063
3,280
3,511
3,753
3,990
4,238
4,496
4,766
5,047
5,340
5,643
5,961
6,291
6,634
6,985
7,347
7,720

2,144
2,167
2,315
2,425
2,588
2,766
2,954
3,153
3,363
3,585
3,790
4,004
4,229
4,467
4,717
4,975
5,245
5,529
5,827
6,140
6,455
6,780
7,117

16,036
16,596
17,338
18,056
19,003
20,097
21,291
22,582
23,944
25,376
26,765
28,224
29,757
31,367
33,056
34,821
36,666
38,606
40,634
42,759
44,936
47,196
49,542

28 Six-Year Average Load Factors for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Grids from 2016 to 2022

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2.4

Year

Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

Philippines

2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
*Actual Values

36,405
38,172
40,003
41,902
43,869
45,906
48,014

8,106
8,503
8,913
9,335
9,770
10,218
10,678

7,466
7,828
8,198
8,579
8,970
9,374
9,791

51,977
54,503
57,115
59,816
62,609
65,497
68,483

Generator Parameters

The CEM was built on a per-power plant basis using the DOE List of Existing
Power Plants, which includes grid-connected and embedded generating
facilities. The registered Pmax capacities from WESM were employed to
represent the maximum dispatchable capacities of all generating units,
including new and derated capacities. For conventional or non-renewable
plants, the modeling process relied on technical and operating parameters
submitted to the DOE (e.g., heat rates, maintenance and forced outage rates,
monthly generation). In contrast, RE plants were modeled with a monthly and
hourly profiling basis/approach. Hydro, Geothermal, and Biomass plants were
monthly profiled using available data submissions to the DOE. Solar and Wind
plants were profiled hourly using weather data29. To streamline the process, all
solar and wind plants were clustered into regional locations for profiling
purposes.

2.5

Capacity Additions

The capacity additions for the CEM are structured into two distinct categories:
1) committed power projects, as shown in Table 29, and 2) new build
capacities, as determined by the PLEXOS® as the modeling tool. This process
incorporates considerations for emerging technologies, specifically nuclear
technology, offshore wind, and energy storage systems. Notably, the new build
options exclude any assumptions for coal plants, aligning with the DOE coal
moratorium advisory. The 2022 annual technology baseline database of the
National Renewable Energy Laboratory30 (NREL) is adopted for the cost
parameters of the new builds. These include fuel costs, build costs, variable,
and fixed costs, among others. The DOE-awarded RE service contracts and the
potential of the competitive RE-zones projects31 are set as limits for maximum
build capacity per technology in the CEM.
29 Weather Data through Renewables Ninja

Retrieved through https://www.renewables.ninja/

30 National Renewable Energy Laboratory Baseline Database

Retrieved through https://atb.nrel.gov/electricity/2022/technologies
31 Ready for Renewables - Grid Planning and Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) in the Philippines

Retrieved through https://www.doe.gov.ph/renewable-energy/ready-renewables-grid-planning-and-competitiverenewable-energy-zones-crez

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Table 29. DOE’s List of Committed and GEAP Awarded Power Projects as of 30 April 2023
Installed
Capacity

Power Plant

Target Commercial
Operation

Luzon
Coal

1,900.00

Mariveles Coal-Fired Power Plant Phase I

600.00

Mariveles Coal-Fired Power Plant Phase II

600.00

Masinloc Power Plant

700.00

Natural Gas
Batangas Combined Cycle Power Plant Phase 1
Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant
Biomass
2.4 MW Biogas Power Plant Project
1.2 MW Biogas Power Plant Project
Isabela Rice husk-Fired Biomass Power Plant Project
Geothermal
Palayan Binary Power Plant
Tanawon Geothermal Project
Tiwi Binary Geothermal Project
Maibarara 3 Geothermal Power Project
Bacman 4 Botong - Rangas Geothermal Project
Kayabon Geothermal Project
Kalinga Geothermal Power Project - Phase 1
Kalinga Geothermal Power Project - Phase 2
Kalinga Geothermal Power Project - Phase 3
Mt. Malinao Geothermal Project
Labo Geothermal Power Project
Hydro
Biyao Hydroelectric Power Plant
Colasi Hydroelectric Power Plant
Matuno Hydroelectric Power Plant
Laguio (Laginbayan) Malaki 1 Hydroelectric Power
Plant
Mariveles Hydroelectric Power Project
Ibulao Hydroelectric Power Project
Labayat River (Lower Cascade) Hydroelectric Power
Project
Lalawinan Hydroelectric Power Plant
Tibag Hydroelectric Power Plant
Rangas Hydroelectric Power Plant
Dupinga Hydroelectric Power Project
Kapangan Hydroelectric Power Project
Tignoan River (Upper Cascade) Hydroelectric Power
Plant
Daet Hydroelectric Power Project
Tubao Hydroelectric Power Plant
Sablan 1 Hydroelectric Power Project
Asin-Hungduan Hydroelectric Power Project
Ibulao 1 Hydroelectric Power Project
Likud 2 Hydroelectric Power Project
Dipalo Hydroelectric Power Project

Unit 1 – Aug 2023
Unit 2 – Nov 2023
Unit 3 – Jan 2024
Unit 4 – May 2024
Unit 5 – Dec 2025
Unit 6 – Mar 2026
Unit 7 – Jun 2026
Unit 8 – Sep 2026
Unit 4 – Jun 2025
Unit 5 – Dec 2025

2,412.50
1,312.50
1,100.00
8.60
2.40
1.20
5.00
411.00
29.00
20.00
17.00
20.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
50.00
105.00
146.87
0.80
4.00
8.66

Unit 1&2 – Sep 2024
Unit 3 – Dec 2024
Jan 2027
Aug 2023
Jan 2024
Aug 2023
Jun 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2023
Dec 2025
Dec 2026
Dec 2026
Dec 2030
Dec 2032
Dec 2034
Dec 2025
Dec 2027
Dec 2023
Jul 2023
Jun 2023

1.60

Aug 2023

0.60
4.50

Aug 2023
Jul 2023

1.40

Jun 2023

3.00
5.00
2.40
4.80
60.00

Dec 2024
Jun 2023
Dec 2025
Jul 2023
Dec 2025

1.50

Dec 2025

5.00
1.50
20.00
9.80
7.60
0.56
4.15

Dec 2025
Dec 2025
Nov 2025
Jun 2024
Jun 2024
Dec 2024
Dec 2025

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Power Plant
Solar
Bulacan 2 Solar Power Project
Concepcion 1 Solar Power Project (Phase 3)
Concepcion 1 Solar Power Project (Phase 4)
Ilocos Norte Solar Power Project
Cayanga-Bugallon Solar Power Project
PAVI Green Naga Solar Power Plant Project
Talugtug Solar Power Project
Concepcion Tarlac 2 Solar Power Project
Santa Rosa Nueva Ecija 2 Solar Power Project
Tayabas Solar Power Project
Arayat-Mexico Solar Power Plant Project Phase 2
Pinugay Solar Power Project
Raslag III Solar PV Power Project
Currimao Solar Power Project
Lal-lo Hybrid Solar Power Project
Sapang Balen Solar 2 Power Project (Phase I)
Sapang Balen Solar 2 Power Project (Phase 2)
Sapang Balen Solar 2 Power Project (Phase 3)
Sapang Balen Solar 1 Power Project
Sapang Balen Solar 2 Power Project (Phase 4)
Sapang Balen Solar 2 Power Project (Phase 5)
Wind
Caparispisan II Wind Power Project
Calatagan Wind Power Project
Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Power Project
Battery Energy Storage System
Lamao Battery Energy Storage System
Lamao Phase 2 Battery Energy Storage System
BCCP Battery Energy Storage System
San Manuel Battery Energy Storage System
San Manuel Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Gamu Battery Energy Storage System
Gamu Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Magapit Battery Energy Storage System
Magapit Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Concepcion Battery Energy Storage System
Concepcion Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Lumban Battery Energy Storage System
Lumban Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Mexico Battery Energy Storage System
Mexico Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Mahabang Parang Battery Energy Storage System
Daraga Battery Energy Storage System
Bauang Battery Energy Storage Project
Labrador Battery Energy Storage System
San Rafael Battery Energy Storage System
Cabanatuan Battery Energy Storage
Hermosa Battery Energy Storage System
Laoag Battery Energy Storage System Project
Navotas Battery Energy Storage System Project
Mexico SJM Battery Energy Storage System
Pagbilao Battery Energy Storage System
Bacnotan Battery Energy Storage System
Subic Battery Energy Storage System
San Jose del Monte Battery Energy Storage System
Bolo Battery Energy Storage System

Installed
Capacity
2,095.21
17.60
12.00
30.00
87.59
74.80
40.40
99.98
200.00
280.00
450.00
30.93
67.50
13.60
48.12
82.45
92.80
92.80
92.80
96.24
92.80
92.80
260.00
70.00
30.00
160.00
1,504.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
20.00
30.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
20.00
50.00
20.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
20.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
20.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00

Target Commercial
Operation
Dec 2024
Jun 2023
Aug 2023
Feb 2023
Aug 2023
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Dec 2025
Dec 2025
Dec 2025
Mar 2023
Mar 2023
Mar 2023
Jun 2023
Sep 2023
Dec 2024
Jun 2025
Dec 2025
Dec 2025
Jun 2026
Dec 2026
Dec 2025
Dec 2025
Dec 2025
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Aug 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Sep 2024

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Power Plant
Tuguegarao Battery Energy Storage System
Bayombong Battery Energy Storage System
Calamba Battery Energy Storage System
Labo Battery Energy Storage System
Naga Battery Energy Storage System
San Rafael Battery Energy Storage Phase 2
Sual Battery Energy Storage System
Urdaneta Battery Energy Storage System
Dasmarinas Battery Energy Storage System
Ilijan Battery Energy Storage System
Gumaca Battery Energy Storage System
La Trinidad Battery Energy Storage System
BCCP Limay Battery Energy Storage System Project
Phase 2
Angat Battery Energy Storage System Project
Visayas
Coal
Palm Concepcion Coal-fired Power Plant
Diesel
11.174 MW Calbayog Bunker C-Fired Diesel Power
Plant
Sulzer Diesel Power Plant
Caterpillar Diesel Power Plant
Cummins Diesel Power Plant
Biomass
6 MW Biomass Power Plant Project
Central Azucarera de San Antonio
Geothermal
Biliran Geothermal Plant Project Unit 1
Biliran Geothermal Plant Project Unit 2
Biliran Geothermal Plant Project Unit 3
Biliran Geothermal Plant Project Unit 4
Biliran Geothermal Plant Project Unit 5
Northern Negros Geothermal Project
Mahanagdong Geothermal Brine Optimization Plant
Dauin Geothermal Project
Hydro
Igbulo (Bais) Hydroelectric Power Project
Tmbaban Hydroelectric Power Project
Solar
Kananga-Ormoc Solar Power Project
Wind
13.2MW Nabas-2 Wind Power Project
Battery Energy Storage System
Toledo Battery Energy Storage System
Ubay Battery Energy Storage System
Ormoc Battery Energy Storage System
Ormoc Battery Energy Storage System
Phase 2
Tabango Battery Energy Storage System
Dingle Battery Energy Storage System
Samboan Battery Energy Storage System
Compostela Battery Energy Storage System
Nabas Battery Energy Storage System
Calbayog Battery Energy Storage System
Tabango Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Toledo Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2

Installed
Capacity
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
20.00
60.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00

Target Commercial
Operation
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025

20.00

May 2025

20.00

May 2025

135.00
135.00
19.67

Jun 2026

11.17

Jul 2023

5.50
2.00
1.00
14.00
6.00
8.00
131.60
2.00
6.00
10.00
10.00
22.00
5.60
36.00
40.00
23.10
5.10
18.00
300.00
300.00
13.20
13.20
300.00
20.00
20.00
20.00

Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Sep 2024
Dec 2025
Dec 2026
Dec 2027
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Dec 2025
Dec-2023
Aug-2023
Dec 2025
May 2025
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023

20.00

Jul 2023

20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00

Jul 2023
Dec 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
May 2025
May 2025

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Power Plant

Installed
Capacity
20.00
20.00
20.00

San Carlos Battery Energy Storage System
Mactan Battery Energy Storage System
Ubay Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
Mindanao
Coal
270.00
Misamis Oriental 2 x 135 MW Circulating Fluidized Bed
270.00
Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant
Biomass
19.40
10 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant
3.40
10 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant
10.00
6 MW Biomass Power Plant Project
6.00
Hydro
72.42
Sipangpang Hydroelectric Power Plant
1.80
Maramag Hydroelectric Power Project
2.04
Liangan Hydropower Project
18.00
Siguil Hydroelectric Power Project
14.50
Tagpangi Hydroelectric Power Project
1.70
Osmeña Hydroelectric Power Project
1.00
Gakaon Hydroelectric Power Project
2.23
Maladugao (Upper Cascade) Hydroelectric Power
8.40
Project
Titunod Hydroelectric Power Project
3.60
Malitbog Hydroelectric Power Project
3.70
Silo-O Hydroelectric Power Project
3.70
Mat-I 1 Hydroelectric Power Project
4.85
Clarin Hydroelectric Power Project
6.90
Solar
120.00
General Santos Solar Power Project
120.00
Battery Energy Storage System
280.00
Pitogo Battery Energy Storage System
60.00
Sangali Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Maco Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Villanueva Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Jasaan Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Tagum Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Aurora Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Tagoloan Battery Energy Storage System Phase 2
20.00
Placer Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Maramag Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
General Santos Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Malita Battery Energy Storage System
20.00
Source: List of Private Sector-Initiated Power Projects as of April 2023

3.

Target Commercial
Operation
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025

Mar 2027
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Sep 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Aug 2023
Jun 2023
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Dec 2024
Nov 2025
Nov 2025
Nov 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Dec 2023
Nov 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
2023
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025
May 2025
Jul 2023

CEM Simulation
3.1

CEM Settings

The CEM finds the long-term (LT) least-cost solution for a given horizon based on
costs and constraint assumptions stated above. The objective function of this LT
Plan seeks to minimize the net present value of build costs, fixed and variable
operations and maintenance costs, and production costs. The running horizon is
set from the year 2022 to 2050 with an hourly granularity or one-hour interval
during the run, allowing the model to capture the variability of RE plants. The

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year 2022 was set as the base year for the technical parameters of existing
power plants and committed power projects.

3.2

Reserves

To provide sufficient supply to the demand needs, the CEM also integrates the
current reserve or ancillary services requirements in the assumption. These
include : 1) regulating reserve, which is equivalent to four (4) percent of the peak
demand per grid, 2) contingency reserve, which corresponds to the capacity of
the largest running generating unit per grid, and 3) dispatchable reserve, which
corresponds to the second largest running generating unit per grid. Given the
high targets of RE, the provision of reserves is vital to find a Long Term (LT) supply
solution to sufficiently meet the forecasted demand in any region. Since the CEM
is a per-plant model, the ancillary service agreement procurement plan
submitted to the DOE by the NGCP was reflected in these reserve provisions.

3.3

Nodal Assumptions

The iterative analysis made in the CEM is nodal. To reduce the running time in
PLEXOS® and to simplify the process, only the three (3) on-grid major island
groups of the Philippines were considered as nodes in the CEM on a single-bus
approach, namely: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids. The demand and
supply from off-grid areas were excluded in this simulation. To connect the three
nodes, the existing 440 MW HVDC line between Luzon and Leyte and the 450
MW HVDC line project between Zamboanga and Cebu or the MindanaoVisayas Interconnection Project (MVIP) were considered. The MVIP is expected
to be online in full load starting in 2024.
The planned expansion of the NGCP for the existing transmission line of LuzonLeyte HVDC, with an additional capacity of 440 MW starting 2026, and the MVIP
with an additional capacity of 450 MW starting 2041, were also considered in the
model as shown in Figure 16.

Existing: 440 MW HVDC Leyte-Luzon

Expansion Plan:
440 MW to be completed by 2025

2024: 450 MW Mindanao-Visayas
Interconnection Project
Expansion Plan:
450 MW to be completed by 2040

Figure 16. Existing Island Interconnections and Transmission Line Interconnection Projects

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4.

Power Demand and Supply Outlook
4.1

Scenarios

The DOE has simulated the scenario assumptions, outlining the future generation
capacity expansion plan to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable
power supply in the country.
1. Reference Scenario. This scenario aligns with the National Renewable
Energy (RE) power generation mix target of 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040
up to 2050. It serves as a baseline for evaluating the progression of the
country's energy landscape.
2. Clean Energy Scenario 1 (CES 1). This scenario incorporates a combination
of more than 50% RE share by 2050, Low Offshore Wind (19GW by 2050),
Nuclear Technology of 1,200 MW by 2032, 2,400 MW by 2035 and 4,800 MW
by 2050, and Coal Repurposing.
3. Clean Energy Scenario 2 (CES 2). This scenario incorporates a combination
of more than 50% RE share by 2050, High Offshore Wind (50GW by 2050),
Nuclear Technology (same assumption as CES 1), and Coal Repurposing.
Both CES 1 and 2 entail the repurposing of existing coal-fired power plants. The
DOE is presently engaged in discussions regarding offers and financing
mechanisms from multi-lateral development partners on this undertaking and will
be conducting forums to inform concerned stakeholders about the outcomes
and ways forward. The DOE has also yet to run scenarios involving new emerging
technologies such as hydrogen and ammonia co-firing power plants, and
ocean thermal technologies. These emerging technologies are recognized as
potential alternatives for cleaner energy sources and are earmarked for
inclusion in future energy planning. Lastly, future simulations may also include a
saturation study on RE technologies as part of the enhancement of the CEM.

4.2

Results

The model effectively provided insights into the technological mix required for
the generation sector to align with the projected load envisioned in the CEM.
The findings indicate that all scenarios successfully meet the targets set by NREP
2020-2040, aiming for 35% and 50% power generation mix by 2030 and 2040,
respectively.
To attain the objectives, the Philippines' existing supply capacity must increase
five times by 2050 under the reference scenario and CES 1, and six times under
CES 2. This ambitious scale-up is essential for accommodating the anticipated
growth in power demand and facilitating the transition towards a more
sustainable and cleaner energy mix.
To further support the increased integration of variable renewable energy in
both CES 1 and CES 2, particularly the growing impact of offshore wind
technology (19 GW and 50 GW), the simulation has incorporated a flexible
generation capacity of about 12 to 15 percent of the total, coming from natural
gas technology. Additionally, around 20,000 MW (combination of 1H, 2H and 4H
duration) of battery energy storage system were also included. These measures
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aim to provide a responsive power system in terms of grid stability and
intermittency of VREs not only during peak and low demand periods but also act
as ancillary service in the event of significant unplanned outages of VRE sources,
specifically with the targets of 19 GW and 50 GW of OSW and during other
various operating conditions.
A more detailed breakdown of the results, specifically pertaining to the main
island grids of the Philippines, is expounded upon in this section. For a
comprehensive overview of the CEM simulations covering the entirety of the
Philippines and individual major island grids including comparison of all scenarios
and data assumptions, readers are encouraged to scan the provided QR code
for access to additional information.

For full information of the Data Assumptions and Simulation
Results of the CEM for the Reference Scenario, CES1, and CES 2,
kindly scan this QR code.
Alternate link: http://tinyurl.com/PDP2023to2050

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a) Reference Scenario
(35% RE Generation by 2030 and 50% RE Generation by 2040)
i.

Luzon Grid
The Luzon installed capacity requirements is needed to increase by
about four times from 19,746 MW in 2022 to 80,781 MW in 2050 coming
from the existing, committed, and new build capacities32. The required
BESS to support grid stability should also increase from 72 MW to 2,438
MW by 2050 as depicted in Figure 17.
Installed Capacity, MW
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000

Existing
New Oil
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

New Coal
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

New Natural Gas
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

Figure 17. Reference - Luzon Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Luzon’s electricity demand of 48,014 MW by 2050 under the
reference scenario, the simulation results have emphasized the need for
a new build RE capacity of 43,540 MW on top of existing plants and
committed projects. The RE capacity must increase eleven times from its
current capacity of 4,910 MW. The proposed additions include 25,926
MW Solar, 12,644 MW Wind, 4,490 MW Hydro, 430 MW geothermal, and
50 MW biomass projects.
Recognizing the variability of RE sources, the simulation has resulted also
in an additional 7,544 MW of natural gas plant facilities and BESS
technology of 866 MW to provide support and stability in the power
system (Table 30).
32 New build capacities are defined as the additional generation capacity to be connected in a power

system network to meet the electricity demand within a specified period.

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Table 30. Reference - Luzon New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW
New Coal
New Natural Gas
New Oil
New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
New GroundMounted Solar
New Floating solar
New BTM Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Impounding
Hydro
New Pumped Hydro
New Wind
New OSW
New Battery ESS

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

-

-

30

100

4,180
50
100

3,364
200

7,544
50
430

1,276

2,289

5,234

5,964

3,211

5,495

23,469

-

301
38
-

567
59
470

600
90
1,000

301
150
400

231
120
420

2,000
457
2,290

-

-

-

-

900

1,000

1,900

510
-

1,172
-

2,360
-

2,750
-

2,102
866

300
2,750
1,000
-

300
11,644
1,000
866

Note: Values presented herein are values of new build capacities every five-milestone year

Below is the structured breakdown which provides a clear reference for
each technology's new build capacity and the respective milestone
years of commercial operation.
New Build Capacities, MW
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
2025

2030

New Coal
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind

2035

2040

New Natural Gas
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW

2045

2050

New Oil
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 18. Reference - Luzon New Build Capacities per Technology

The new build capacities for this scenario resulted in a Luzon power
generation mix with a diversified energy portfolio of natural gas plants
share at 34% and RE at 47% by 2050. Meanwhile, the gross generation
share of coal power plants is projected to be reduced at a significant
rate from 59% to 19% by 2050, as depicted in Figure 19 and Table 31.

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Generation Mix, GWh
250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

Coal
WTE
BTM Solar
Wind

NatGas
Geothermal
ROR Hydro
OSW

Oil-Based
Solar
Impounding Hydro
Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Biomass
Floating Solar
Pumped Hydro

Figure 19. Reference - Luzon Power Generation Mix
Table 31. Reference - Luzon Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type

2023

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS

49,643
18,044
1,575
14,935
1,615
0
4,490

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar

59
21
2
18
2
5
2

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
48,368
55,936
53,358
23,377
31,478
43,010
764
764
764
20,564
32,785
49,019
763
700
703
0
0
0
4,602
5,150
6,199

2040

2045

2050

50,918
41,527
764
68,684
717
0
7,037

48,200
64,384
764
83,093
920
0
7,807

45,622
80,043
764
110,141
834
0
9,286

1,842

5,650

10,656

18,382

26,240

29,716

38,565

0
55
1,308

0
16
1,549

530
62
1,878

1,380
137
3,756

2,115
240
7,978

2,569
433
9,656

2,996
643
11,352

3,275

3,543

3,630

2,626

2,662

5,343

6,217

1,488

1,358

1,396

1,254

1,293

1,405

1,725

3,085
8,782
14,584
20,403
0
0
0
0
93,073
120,963
146,151
161,892
18
24
317
329
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
52
46
37
31
25
26
29
26
1
1
1
0
22
27
34
42
1
1
0
0
5
4
4
4
6
9
13
16

25,245
0
196,441
958

35,023
3,500
236,570
577

25
33
0
42
0
4
15

19
34
0
47
0
4
16

1

1

864
0
84,199
0

-

-

0

1

1

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2023

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

0
2
4

0
2
4

0
2
3

0
3
2

0
5
2

0
5
3

0
5
3

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1
100

3
100

7
100

10
100

13
100

13
100

15
1
100

Visayas Grid
The Visayas installed capacity requirements is needed to increase by
about twelve times from 3,971 MW in 2022 to 47,450 MW in 2050 coming
from the existing, committed, and new build capacities cities. The
required BESS to support grid stability should also increase from 35 MW to
969 MW by 2050 (Figure 20).
Installed Capacity, MW
60,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

Existing
New Oil
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

New Coal
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

-

2023

ii.

Plant Type
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

New Natural Gas
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

Figure 20. Reference - Visayas Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Visayas’ electricity demand of 10,678 MW by 2050 under the
reference scenario, the simulation results have shown the need for a new
build RE capacity of 30,261 MW on top of existing plants and committed
projects. The RE capacity must increase seventeen times from its current
capacity of 1,914 MW. The proposed additions include 12,876 MW Solar,
15,965 MW Wind, 1,380 MW Hydro, and 40 MW geothermal projects. The
simulation has resulted also in an additional of 11,904 MW natural gas

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plant facilities and BESS technology of 634 MW to provide support and
stability in the power system (Table 32).
Table 32. Reference - Visayas New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW
New Coal
New Natural Gas
New Oil
New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
New GroundMounted Solar
New Floating solar
New BTM Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Impounding
Hydro
New Pumped
Hydro
New Wind
New OSW
New Battery

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

-

-

1,434
-

3,762
-

3,344
-

3,364
-

11,904
-

-

-

-

10

10

20

40

599

1,100

2,097

2,500

4,501

79

10,876

40
-

600
90
-

400
250
150

250
215

370
15

-

1,000
1,000
380

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,000

1,000

532
-

1,088
-

1,664
-

2,665
2,500
-

3,174
1,300
634

42
2,000
-

10,165
5,800
634

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Below is the breakdown showing each technology's new build capacity
and the respective milestone years of commercial operation.
New Build Capacities, MW
16,000

14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
2025
2030
New Coal
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind

2035
2040
New Natural Gas
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW

2045
2050
New Oil
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 21. Reference - Visayas New Build Capacities per Technology

The new build capacities added for this scenario resulted in Visayas
power generation mix diversified energy portfolio with natural gas and
RE plants both at 48% share. Coal plants were reduced at a significant
rate from 44% to 4% by 2050, as depicted in Figure 22 and Table 33.

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Generation Mix, GWh
180,000
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000

Coal

NatGas

Oil-Based

Biomass

WTE

Geothermal

Solar

Floating Solar

BTM Solar

ROR Hydro

Impounding Hydro

Pumped Hydro

Wind

OSW

Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Figure 22. Reference - Visayas Power Generation Mix
Table 33. Reference - Visayas Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type
Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS
Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar

2023
6,723
0
494
8,190
584
0
6,691

2040

2045

2050

7,583
27,732
175
50,866
199
0
8,588

7,178
46,109
175
67,320
244
0
8,688

6,794
78,706
174
79,408
242
0
8,815

620

1,201

3,419

6,434

10,275

14,611

14,024

0
0
65

0
48
76

818
172
76

1,440
523
696

1,439
903
1,603

1,382
1,249
1,670

1,433
1,188
1,659

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1,694

1,814
6,038
12,751
18,670
0
0
0
9,190
18,096
27,902
46,598
86,356
5
21
68
76
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
43
30
17
9
17
32
1
1
0
0
56
70
65
59
2
1
0
0
37
31
18
10
7
12
14
12

25,944
13,532
120,782
600

28,576
21,775
165,082
405

6
38
0
56
0
7
12

4
48
0
48
0
5
8

1

1

231
0
15,407
0
44
3
53
4
43
4
-

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
7,800
8,330
7,946
0
0
8,035
178
178
175
10,117
19,394
30,443
339
339
189
0
0
0
6,640
8,533
8,409

-

3

3

2

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2023

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

0
-

0
0
-

1
0
-

1
1
-

1
2
-

1
1
-

1
1
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

1
100

10
100

22
100

27
100

22
11
100

21
11
100

17
13
100

Mindanao Grid
The Mindanao installed capacity requirements is needed to increase by
about five times from 4,542 MW in 2022 to 22,736 MW in 2050 coming
from the existing, committed, and new build capacities cities. The
required BESS for grid stability should also increase from 49 MW to 373
MW by 2050 as shown in Figure 23.
Installed Capacity, MW
25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

Existing

New Coal

New Natural Gas

New Oil

New Biomass

New WTE

New Geothermal

New Ground-Mounted Solar

New Floating solar

New BTM Solar

New Hydro + ROR

New Impounding Hydro

New Pumped Hydro

New Wind

New OSW

New Battery

Peak Demand

Minimum Reserve Margin

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

-

2023

iii.

Plant Type
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

Figure 23. Reference - Mindanao Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Mindanao’s electricity demand of 9,791 MW by 2050 under the
reference scenario, the simulation results have shown a new build RE
capacity of 17,616 MW on top of existing plants and committed projects.
The RE capacity must increase thirteen times from its current capacity of
1,441 MW. The proposed additions include 11,653 MW Solar, 1,498 MW
Wind, 4,125 MW Hydro, and 340 MW geothermal projects. The simulation
has resulted also in an additional of 20 MW natural gas plant facilities

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and BESS technology of 44 MW to provide support and stability in the
power system as indicated in Table 34.
Table 34. Reference - Mindanao New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW
New Coal
New Natural Gas
New Oil
New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
New GroundMounted Solar
New Floating solar
New BTM Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Impounding
Hydro
New Pumped
Hydro

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

-

-

-

-

-

20
-

20
-

-

-

-

340

-

-

340

-

1,100

1,500

2,500

2,952

2,151

10,203

-

300
25

700
50
900

100
1,200

150
600

150
600

1,000
450
3,325

-

-

-

-

-

800

800

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

298
1,200
1,498
New Wind
New OSW
44
44
New Battery
Note: Values presented herein are values of new build capacities every five-milestone year

Below is a breakdown of each technology's new build capacity and the
respective milestone years of commercial operation.
New Build Capacities, MW
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

New Coal

New Natural Gas

New Oil

New Biomass

New WTE

New Geothermal

New Ground-Mounted Solar

New Floating solar

New BTM Solar

New Hydro + ROR

New Impounding Hydro

New Pumped Hydro

New Wind

New OSW

New Battery

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 24. Reference - Mindanao New Build Capacities per Technology

The new build capacities added for this scenario resulted in the Mindanao
diversified power generation mix with RE plants share at 78% with a
significant reduction in coal plants production from 68% to 22% by 2050, as
depicted in Figure 25 and Table 35.
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Generation Mix, GWh
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000

Coal

NatGas

Oil-Based

Biomass

WTE

Geothermal

Solar

Floating Solar

BTM Solar

ROR Hydro

Impounding Hydro

Pumped Hydro

Wind

OSW

Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Figure 25. Reference - Mindanao Power Generation Mix
Table 35. Reference - Mindanao Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type

2023

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS

10,055
0
486
4,243
122
0
713

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro

2040

2045

2050

12,667
0
125
25,267
85
0
3,253

11,991
0
125
34,315
87
0
3,262

11,350
11
125
40,676
84
0
3,184

7,140
1,439
201
11,352

10,757
1,270
343
13,856

13,214
1,194
464
16,352

1,123
1,131
1,026
1,063
0
0
0
0
0
809
774
734
0
0
0
0
17,095
21,481
27,540
38,059
5
19
60
61
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
68
75
65
48
33
3
1
1
0
0
29
25
35
51
66
1
0
0
0
0
5
4
3
2
9

1,170
0
3,570
0
46,431
96

2,299
0
3,887
0
52,162
39

26
0
74
0
7

22
0
0
78
0
6

128
0
0
2,040

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
12,780
13,916
13,274
0
0
0
125
125
125
4,190
7,440
14,140
84
85
83
0
0
0
668
691
629
104
0
0
2,210

1,893
409
0
2,422

3,892
1,417
68
6,251

1,239
0
0
0
14,784
3

1

1

9

14

19

23

25

14

0
13

2
0
11

5
0
23

4
1
30

3
1
30

2
1
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Plant Type

2023

Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

8

7

5

4

3

3

4

-

-

4
-

3
-

2
-

8
-

7
-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

b) Clean Energy Scenario 1 (CES 1) – Low Offshore Wind
(Low Offshore Wind Technology + Nuclear Technology + Coal Repurposing)
Luzon Grid
Under the CES 1 simulation, the Luzon installed capacity requirements
should increase by about five times from 19,746 MW in 2022 to 101,212
MW in 2050 coming from the existing, committed, and new build
capacities. The required BESS to support grid stability should also
increase from 72 MW to 13,418 MW by 2050 while a total of 3,287 MW
capacity of coal plants (under existing capacities) may undergo plant
repurposing into other technologies as shown in Figure 26.
Installed Capacity, MW
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000

Existing
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

-

2023

i.

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

Figure 26. CES 1 - Luzon Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Luzon’s electricity demand of 48,014 MW by 2050 under CES 1,
the simulation results have shown the need for a new build RE capacity
of 66,806 MW on top of existing plants and committed projects. The RE
capacity must increase sixteen times from its current capacity of 4,910
MW. The proposed additions include 28,230 MW Solar, 34,050 MW Wind,
4,130 MW Hydro, 300 MW geothermal and 96 MW biomass projects. The
simulation has resulted also in an additional of 4,096 MW natural gas
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plant facilities, nuclear technology at 3,900 MW and BESS technology of
11,846 MW to provide support and stability in the power system as
indicated in Table 36.
Table 36. CES 1 - Luzon New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

New Coal
New Natural Gas
1,580
2,516
4,096
New Oil
New Nuclear
1,500
2,400
3,900
New Biomass
50
50
New WTE
12
34
46
New Geothermal
10
290
300
New Ground-Mounted
1,437
737
4,500
7,500
5,786
6,000
25,960
Solar
New Floating solar
900
1,010
1,910
New BTM Solar
90
120
60
90
360
New Hydro + ROR
315
1,000
800
915
3,030
New Impounding Hydro
New Pumped Hydro
1,100
1,100
New Wind
500
550
2,750
2,750
5,000
3,000
14,550
New OSW
2,000
3,300
8,700
5,500
19,500
New Battery
295
3,000
4,360
4,191
11,846
Note: Values presented herein are values of new build capacities every five-milestone year

Depicted in Figure 27 is the breakdown of each technology's new build
capacity and the respective milestone years of commercial operation.
New Build Capacities, MW
100,000
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
2025

2030

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro

2035

2040

2045

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind

2050
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 27. CES 1 - Luzon New Build Capacities per Technology

The new build capacities for this scenario resulted in a Luzon power
generation mix with a diversified energy portfolio of natural gas plants
share at 13%, nuclear technology at 10% and RE at 66% by 2050.
Meanwhile, gross generation from coal power plants was significantly
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reduced from 59% to 10% by 2050, as depicted in Figure 28 and Table
37.
Generation Mix, GWh
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000

Coal
Biomass
Floating Solar
Pumped Hydro

NatGas
WTE
BTM Solar
Wind

Oil-Based
Geothermal
ROR Hydro
OSW

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Nuclear
Solar
Impounding Hydro
Battery

Figure 28. CES 1 - Luzon Power Generation Mix
Table 37. CES 1 - Luzon Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type

2023

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS

49,643
18,044
1,575
0
14,935
1,615
0
4,490

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
40,659
41,773
37,743
27,357
33,902
33,902
762
762
762
0
0
12,067
22,408
42,138
60,557
1,613
1,651
1,547
42
179
138
4,846
5,502
6,455

2040

2045

2050

38,025
33,995
762
12,100
96,507
1,533
138
8,691

35,996
35,661
762
12,067
153,758
1,440
136
8,561

30,663
40,023
762
31,375
201,940
1,429
132
8,468

1,842

6,654

10,303

18,789

31,723

41,383

50,693

0
55
1,308

0
69
1,363

143
68
1,428

1,697
159
2,744

3,305
327
6,944

3,141
407
10,301

3,374
591
14,156

3,275

3,293

3,682

3,189

3,002

2,871

2,766

1,488

1,550

4,055

3,541

3,380

3,228

3,186

864
2,978
7,461
14,632
20,974
0
0
7,665
7,665
16,490
84,199
91,186 118,575 145,032 181,390
0
268
419
917
4,812
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
59
45
35
26
21
21
30
29
23
19
2
1
1
1
0
8
7
18
25
36
42
53
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0

31,358
50,931
238,244
10,694

42,411
74,734
304,763
16,274

15
15
0
5
65
1
0

10
13
0
10
66
0
0

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Plant Type
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

5
2

5
7

5
9

4
13

5
17

4
17

3
17

0
2
4

0
1
4

0
0
1
3

1
0
2
2

2
0
4
2

1
0
4
1

1
0
5
1

2

2

3

2

2

1

1

1
100

3
100

6
6

10
5
100

12
9
100

13
21
100

14
25
100

100

Visayas Grid
The Visayas installed capacity requirements should increase by about
nine times from 3,971 MW in 2022 to 36,168 MW in 2050 coming from the
existing, committed, and new build capacities cities. The required BESS
for grid stability should also increase from 35 MW to 4,960 MW by 2050
while a total of 103 MW capacity of coal plants may pursue repurposing
by utilizing other technologies (Figure 29).
Installed Capacity, MW
45,000
40,000

35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000

Existing
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

-

2023

ii.

2023

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

Figure 29. CES 1 - Visayas Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Visayas’ electricity demand of 10,678 MW by 2050 under CES 1,
the simulation results have shown the need for a new build RE capacity
of 21,815 MW on top of existing plants and committed projects. The RE
capacity must increase thirteen times from its current capacity of 1,914
MW. The proposed additions include 11,436 MW Solar, 9,539 MW Wind,
800 MW Hydro, and 40 MW geothermal projects. The simulation has
resulted also in an additional of 8,720 MW natural gas plant facilities, 450

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MW nuclear technology and BESS technology of 4,625 MW to provide
support and stability as indicated in Table 38.
Table 38. CES 1 - Visayas New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

New Coal
New Natural Gas
1,454
2,758
4,508
8,720
New Oil
450
450
New Nuclear
New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
30
10
40
New Ground800
1,500
2,500
3,986
1,500
10,286
Mounted Solar
New Floating solar
600
400
1,000
New BTM Solar
0
50
100
150
New Hydro + ROR
150
150
300
New Impounding
Hydro
New Pumped
300
200
500
Hydro
New Wind
800
1,539
2,000
2,000
2,000
1,200
9,539
New OSW
New Battery
500
1,625
1,600
900
4,625
Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

As shown in Figure 30 is the breakdown of each technology's new build
capacity and its milestone years of commercial operation.
New Build Capacities, MW

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

2025
New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal

2030

2035

2040

2045

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar

2050
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 30. CES 1 - Visayas New Build Capacities per Technology

The new build capacities added for this scenario resulted in Visayas
power generation mix diversified energy portfolio with RE plants
accounting for 61% of the total share. Natural Gas plants were recorded
at 28% while nuclear technology was at 4% of the total share. Coal plant

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generation share in Visayas is projected to be reduced at a significant
rate from 44% to 7% by 2050, as depicted in Figure 31 and Table 39.

Generation Mix, GWh
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000

Coal

NatGas

Oil-Based

Nuclear

Biomass

WTE

Geothermal

Solar

Floating Solar

BTM Solar

ROR Hydro

Impounding Hydro

Pumped Hydro

Wind

OSW

Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Figure 31. CES 1 - Visayas Power Generation Mix
Table 39. CES 1 - Visayas Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type

2023

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS

6,723
0
494
0
8,190
584
0
6,691

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
8,374
8,377
8,053
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,620
11,035
20,875
30,926
709
789
612
0
0
0
7,125
9,114
9,090

2040

2045

2050

7,749
7,598
0
3,630
41,787
612
0
9,021

7,371
13,766
3
3,620
49,353
604
0
8,894

6,888
27,272
0
3,620
58,203
605
0
9,122

620
0
0
65

623
0
0
72

2,469
0
0
76

5,190
1,050
82
701

9,689
1,807
256
1,339

13,777
1,821
212
1,335

17,226
1,746
231
1,331

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0
0
0
581
555
231
2,507
8,426
13,621
18,509
0
0
0
0
0
15,407
19,409
29,253
42,599
60,764
0
53
90
713
2,760
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
44
43
29
19
13
13
3
8
6
53
57
71
73
69
4
4
3
1
1
-

564
22,146
0
74,112
4,557

911
27,030
0
95,983
4,641

10
19
0
5
67
1
-

7
28
4
61
1
-

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Plant Type
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

2025
37

2030
31

2035
21

2040
15

2045
12

2050
10

4

3

8

12

16

19

18

0

0

0

2
0
2

3
0
2

2
0
2

2
0
1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

1

1

1

1
100

13
100

29
100

32
100

30
100

30
100

28
100

Mindanao Grid
The Mindanao installed capacity requirements should increase by about
four times from 4,542 MW in 2022 to 16,939 MW in 2050 coming from the
existing, committed, and new build capacities cities. The required BESS
to support grid should also increase from 49 MW to 3,637 MW by 2050
while a total of 232 MW capacity of coal plants (under existing
capacities) may undergo plant repurposing into other technologies
(Figure 32).
Installed Capacity, MW
25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

Existing
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

iii.

2023
43

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

Figure 32. CES 1 - Mindanao Power Demand and Supply Outlook

Under CES 1, the simulation results have shown the need for a new build
RE capacity of 10,861 MW on top of existing plants and committed
projects to meet Mindanao’s electricity demand of 9,791 MW by 2050.
The RE capacity must increase nine times from its current capacity of
1,441 MW. These proposed additions include 9,005 MW Solar, 136 MW

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Wind, 1,600 MW Hydro, and 120 MW geothermal projects. The simulation
has resulted also in an additional of 760 MW natural gas plant facilities,
450 MW nuclear technology and BESS technology of 3,308 MW to
provide support and stability in the power system as indicated in Table
40.
Table 40. CES 1 - Mindanao New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW

2030

2025

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

New Oil

-

-

-

-

-

760
-

760
-

New Nuclear

-

-

450

-

-

-

450

New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
New GroundMounted Solar
New Floating solar
New BTM Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Impounding
Hydro
New Pumped
Hydro

-

-

-

-

120

-

120

-

1,100

1,599

1,515

3,132

509

7,855

0
-

-

717
100
300

283
14
1,175

125

37
-

1,000
150
1,600

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

New Coal
New Natural Gas

136
136
New Wind
New OSW
New Battery
44
1,964
1,300
3,308
Note: Values presented herein are values of new build capacities every five-milestone year.

Below is the breakdown which provides a clear reference for each
technology's new build capacity and the respective milestone years of
commercial operation (Figure 33).
New Build Capacities, MW
18,000
16,000

14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
2025
2030
New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar

2035
2040
2045
New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR

2050
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 33. CES 1 - Mindanao New Build Capacities per Technology

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The new build capacities added for this scenario resulted in Mindanao
diversified power generation mix with RE plants accounting for 64% of
the total share. Natural Gas plants were recorded at 1% while nuclear
technology at 8% of the total share. Meanwhile, coal plant generation
were also greatly lowered as its share of 68% in 2023 was brought down
to 26% by 2050, as depicted in Figure 34 and Table 41.
Generation Mix, GWh
50,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000

Coal

NatGas

Oil-Based

Nuclear

Biomass

WTE

Geothermal

Solar

Floating Solar

BTM Solar

ROR Hydro

Impounding Hydro

Pumped Hydro

Wind

OSW

Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Figure 34. CES 1 - Mindanao Power Generation Mix
Table 41. CES 1 - Mindanao Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type

2023

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS

10,055
0
486
0
4,243
122
0
713

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
12,638
13,928
13,285
0
0
0
118
118
118
0
0
3,620
4,442
6,983
12,230
181
193
165
0
0
0
717
729
702

2040

2045

2050

12,678
0
118
3,630
20,610
166
0
688

12,001
0
103
3,620
26,764
155
0
1,635

11,089
570
118
3,620
27,761
162
0
1,664

128

124

2,093

4,916

7,464

12,284

13,141

0
0
2,040

0
0
2,175

0
0
2,307

1,243
159
3,577

1,769
178
8,527

1,683
168
9,026

1,746
244
9,008

1,239

1,246

1,270

1,100

1,468

1,484

1,433

0
0
0
0
0
389
368
350
0
0
0
0
17,197
21,028
29,253
37,036
51
85
168
207
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
73
66
45
34
1
1
0
0
12
10
26
33
42
56

0
329
0
42,489
2,567

0
362
0
43,158
3,635

28
0
9
63

26
1
0
8
64

0
0
0
14,784
3
68
3
29

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Plant Type

2023

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

1
5

1
4

1
3

1
2

0
2

0
4

0
4

1

1

10

17

20

29

30

14

13

11

4
1
12

5
0
23

4
0
21

4
1
21

8

7

6

4

4

3

3

100

100

2
100

1
100

1
100

1
100

1
100

c) Clean Energy Scenario 2 (CES 2) – High Offshore Wind
(High Offshore Wind Technology + Nuclear Technology + Coal Repurposing)
Luzon Grid
Under the CES 2, the Luzon installed capacity requirements should
increase by about six times from 19,746 MW in 2022 to 120,824 MW in 2050
coming from the existing, committed, and new build capacities. The
required BESS should also increase from 72 MW to 15,783 MW by 2050
while a total of 4,059 MW capacity of coal plants (under existing
capacity) may opt to undergo plant repurposing (Figure 35).
Installed Capacity, MW
160,000
140,000
120,000

100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000

Existing
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

-

2023

i.

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

Figure 35. CES 2 - Luzon Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Luzon’s electricity demand of 48,014 MW by 2050 under CES 2,
the simulation results have emphasized the need for new build RE
capacity of 85,070 MW on top of existing plants and committed projects.

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The RE capacity must increase nineteen times from its current capacity
of 4,910 MW. These proposed additions include 23,877 MW Solar, 57,087
MW Wind, 3,170 MW Hydro, 300 MW geothermal and 96 MW biomass
projects. Likewise, the simulation has resulted an additional of 6,216 MW
natural gas plant facilities, nuclear technology at 3,900 MW and BESS
technology of 14,211 MW to provide support and stability in the power
system due to the influx of RE technologies as indicated in Table 42.
Table 42. CES 2 - Luzon New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW

2025

New Coal
New Natural Gas
New Oil

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

-

-

-

1,540
-

1,840
-

2,836
-

6,216
-

-

-

1,500

-

-

2,400

3,900

50
12
-

34
-

-

-

200

100

50
46
300

1,437

1,500

3,267

2,023

7,500

6,000

21,727

-

1,100

370
-

300
30
640
-

1,200
120
800
-

410
90
800
-

1,910
240
2,610
1,100

New Nuclear
New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
New Ground-Mounted
Solar
New Floating solar
New BTM Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Impounding Hydro
New Pumped Hydro

2030

1,000
1,600
2,200
1,237
2,750
2,200
10,987
New Wind
New OSW
4,000
4,000
10,000
8,000
20,100
46,100
New Battery
1,163
2,567
4,985
5,496
14,211
Note: Values presented herein are values of new build capacities every five-milestone year

Figure 36 shows the breakdown of each technology's new build
capacity, and the respective year of commercial operation arranged
in every five-milestone year.
New Build Capacities, MW
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
2025

2030

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2035

2040

2045

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind

2050

New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 36. CES 2 - Luzon New Build Capacities per Technology

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The new build capacities for this scenario resulted in a Luzon power
diversified generation mix of natural gas plants share at 8%, nuclear
technology at 9% and RE at 74% by 2050. Meanwhile, gross generation
from coal power plants was significantly reduced from its share at 59% in
2023 down to 8% by 2050, as depicted in Figure 37 and Table 43.
Generation Mix, GWh
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000

100,000
50,000

Coal
Biomass
Floating Solar
Pumped Hydro

NatGas
WTE
BTM Solar
Wind

Oil-Based
Geothermal
ROR Hydro
OSW

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Nuclear
Solar
Impounding Hydro
Battery

Figure 37. CES 2 - Luzon Power Generation Mix
Table 43. CES 2 - Luzon Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type

2023

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS

49,643
18,044
1,575
0
14,935
1,615
0
4,490
1,842

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass

59
21
2
18
2

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
40,402
31,961
27,243
24,832
30,773
30,773
762
762
762
0
0
12,067
23,803
55,354
79,270
1,621
1,647
1,174
42
179
138
4,856
5,488
5,626
6,654
11,467
16,960

2040

2045

2050

33,784
32,621
761
12,100
118,153
1,535
138
6,173
21,631

27,775
36,923
829
12,067
181,253
1,341
136
7,524
34,743

27,243
29,230
762
31,375
255,483
1,174
132
6,391
33,781

0
55
1,308
3,275

0
68
1,367
3,284

143
67
1,425
3,679

127
64
2,398
2,737

653
115
5,637
3,003

2,713
308
8,990
2,723

2,425
341
10,391
1,754

1,488

1,538

4,032

3,258

3,422

3,109

2,810

4,374
11,898
16,207
19,840
0
15,330
30,581
56,004
89,800
118,851
150,115
197,419
248
441
4,123
5,397
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
45
27
18
17
28
26
20
17
1
1
1
0
8
6
27
47
53
60
2
1
1
1

25,010
94,655
258,847
11,128

24,623
171,661
344,093
30,444

11
14
0
5
70
1

8
8
0
9
74
0

864
0
84,199
0

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2023

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

5

0
5

0
5

0
4

0
3

0
3

0
2

2

7

10

11

11

13

10

0
2

0
2

0
0
1

0
0
2

0
0
3

1
0
3

1
0
3

4

4

3

2

2

1

1

2

2

3

2

2

1

1

1
100

5
100

10
13
100

11
20
100

10
28
100

10
37
100

7
50
100

Visayas Grid
Under this scenario, the Visayas installed capacity requirements is
needed to increase by about six times from 3,971 MW in 2022 to 24,351
MW in 2050 coming from the existing, committed, and new build
capacities. The BESS requirement should also increase from 35 MW to
5,857 MW by 2050 while a total of 512.7 MW capacity of coal plants
(under existing capacity) may opt to undergo plant repurposing (Figure
38).
Installed Capacity, MW
35,000
30,000
25,000

20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000

Existing
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

-

2023

ii.

Plant Type
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted
Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped
Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

Figure 38. CES 2 - Visayas Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Visayas’ electricity demand of 10,678 MW by 2050 under CES 2,
the simulation results have shown the need for a new build RE capacity
of 10,440 MW on top of existing plants and committed projects. The RE
capacity must increase seven times from its current capacity of 1,914
MW. These proposed additions include 3,250 MW Solar, 6,550 MW Wind,
600 MW Hydro, and 40 MW geothermal projects. The simulation has
resulted also in an additional of 8,688 MW natural gas plant facilities, 450

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MW nuclear technology and BESS technology of 5,522 MW to provide
support and stability in the power system as indicated in Table 44.
Table 44. CES 2 - Visayas New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

New Coal
New Natural Gas
1,820
3,614
3,254
8,688
New Oil
450
450
New Nuclear
New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
10
30
40
New Ground399
1,500
201
2,100
Mounted Solar
New Floating solar
200
600
200
1,000
New BTM Solar
0
100
50
150
New Hydro + ROR
100
200
300
New Impounding
Hydro
New Pumped
300
300
Hydro
New Wind
800
1,750
2,550
New OSW
3,000
1,000
4,000
New Battery
534
271
2,000
2,717
5,522
Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 39 depicts the structured breakdown for each technology's new
build capacity and the respective milestone years of commercial
operation.
New Build Capacities, MW
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
2025
2030
New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2035
2040
2045
New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind

2050
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 39. CES 2 - Visayas New Build Capacities per Technology

The new build capacities added for this scenario resulted in Visayas
diversified power generation mix with RE plants accounting for 62% of
the total share. Natural Gas plants were recorded at 26% while nuclear
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technologies at 5% of the total share. The share of Coal plant generation
was also significantly reduced from 44% in 2023 to 7% by 2050, as
depicted in Figure 40 and Table 45.
Generation Mix, GWh
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000

10,000

Coal

NatGas

Oil-Based

Nuclear

Biomass

WTE

Geothermal

Solar

Floating Solar

BTM Solar

ROR Hydro

Impounding Hydro

Pumped Hydro

Wind

OSW

Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Figure 40. CES 2 - Visayas Power Generation Mix
Table 45. CES 2 - Visayas Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type
Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS
Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar

2023

2040

2045

2050

5,502
4,072
9
3,630
37,271
612
0
8,915
5,095

5,240
16,163
3
3,620
37,006
604
0
9,018
4,325

4,586
17,338
0
3,620
41,949
605
0
9,137
4,637

1,446
171
1,340
0

1,821
212
1,334
0

1,746
231
1,329
0

0
0
0
553
568
231
2,507
9,030
8,692
8,410
0
0
0
11,498
10,716
15,407
19,414
27,966
43,733
50,485
0
35
101
707
807
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
44
43
24
11
11
8
3
0
8
7
53
57
76
81
74
4
4
3
1
1
43
37
33
20
18

549
7,812
11,331
62,033
2,729

525
8,407
15,330
67,493
1,833

8
26
0
6
60
1
15

7
26
5
62
1
14

7

7

6,723
0
494
0
8,190
584
0
6,691
620

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
8,374
6,766
4,688
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,620
11,040
21,200
35,426
710
788
612
0
0
0
7,127
9,099
8,699
622
1,888
4,540

0
0
65
0

4

0
0
74
0

3

318
0
76
0

7

350
0
482
0

10

10

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2023

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

0

0
0

1
0
0

1
0
1

3
0
3

3
0
2

3
0
2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1
100

13
100

32
100

1
20
26
100

1
17
21
100

1
13
18
100

1
12
23
100

Mindanao Grid
Under the CES 2, the Mindanao installed capacity requirement should
increase by about two times from 4,542 MW in 2022 to 11,214 MW in 2050
coming from the existing, committed, and new build capacities cities.
The required BESS to support grid stability should also increase from 49
MW to 3,022 MW by 2050 while a total of 232 MW capacity of coal plants
(under existing capacities) may opt for the repurposing (Figure 41).
Installed Capacity, MW
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000

Existing
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW
Minimum Reserve Margin

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

-

2023

iii.

Plant Type
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind
Peak Demand

Figure 41. CES 2 - Mindanao Power Demand and Supply Outlook

To meet Mindanao’s electricity demand of 9,791 MW by 2050 under the
CES 2, the simulation results have emphasized the need for a new build
RE capacity of 4,356 MW on top of existing plants and committed
projects. The RE capacity must increase four times from its current
capacity of 1,441 MW. These proposed additions include 2,500 MW Solar,
136 MW Wind, 1,600 MW Hydro, and 120 MW geothermal projects. The
simulation has resulted also in an additional of 1,540 MW natural gas
plant facilities, 450 MW of nuclear technology, and BESS technology of
2,693 MW to provide support and stability in the power system as
indicated in Table 46.

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Table 46. CES 2 - Mindanao New Build Capacities
Particulars,
in MW

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Total

New Oil

-

-

-

20
-

80
-

1,440
-

1,540
-

New Nuclear

-

-

450

-

-

-

450

New Biomass
New WTE
New Geothermal
New GroundMounted Solar
New Floating solar
New BTM Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Impounding
Hydro
New Pumped
Hydro

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,100

250

-

120
-

-

120
1,350

0
-

106
-

300
-

600
50
975
-

294
100
325
-

-

1,000
150
1,600
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

New Coal
New Natural Gas

136
136
New Wind
New OSW
224
620
1,849
2,693
New Battery
Note: Values presented herein are values of new build capacities every five-milestone year.

Below is the structured breakdown which provides a clear reference for
each technology's new build capacity and the respective milestone
years of commercial operation.
New Build Capacities, MW
10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

2025

2030

New Coal
New Nuclear
New Geothermal
New BTM Solar
New Pumped Hydro
New Battery

2035

2040

New Natural Gas
New Biomass
New Ground-Mounted Solar
New Hydro + ROR
New Wind

2045

2050
New Oil
New WTE
New Floating solar
New Impounding Hydro
New OSW

Note: Values presented in this graph are per technology, per year of entry of new build capacities

Figure 42. CES 2 - Mindanao New Build Capacities per Technology

The new build capacities added for this scenario resulted in Mindanao
diversified power generation mix of RE plants accounting for 51% of the
total share. Natural Gas plants were recorded at 7% while nuclear
technology at 11% of the total share. Meanwhile, the coal generation
share was significantly reduced to almost half from 68% in 2023 to 31%
by 2050, as depicted in Figure 43 and Table 47.

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Generation Mix, GWh
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000

20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000

Coal

NatGas

Oil-Based

Nuclear

Biomass

WTE

Geothermal

Solar

Floating Solar

BTM Solar

ROR Hydro

Impounding Hydro

Pumped Hydro

Wind

OSW

Battery

2050

2049

2048

2047

2046

2045

2044

2043

2042

2041

2040

2039

2038

2037

2036

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2030

2029

2028

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

-

Figure 43. CES 2 - Mindanao Power Generation Mix
Table 47. CES 2 - Mindanao Power Generation in GWh and Percent Share
Plant Type

2023

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total
BESS

10,055
0
486
0
4,243
122
0
713

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil-based
Nuclear
RE
Biomass
WTE
Geothermal
GroundMounted Solar
Floating Solar
BTM Solar
ROR Hydro

2040

2045

2050

12,678
48
118
3,630
14,426
168
0
684

12,001
232
118
3,620
17,261
155
0
1,657

10,223
2,202
118
3,620
17,123
162
0
1,678

2,685
1,276
85
7,673

2,613
1,821
245
9,000

2,587
1,746
244
8,936

1,239
1,257
1,263
971
1,494
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
389
375
363
0
0
0
0
0
14,784
18,654
21,175
22,065
30,899
3
33
88
87
280
Power Generation, in Percent (%) Share
68
75
66
46
41
0
3
1
1
0
0
16
12
29
24
34
37
47
1
1
1
1
1
5
4
3
3
2

1,433
0
337
0
33,232
965

1,407
0
362
0
33,286
878

36
1
0
11
52
0
5

31
7
0
11
51
0
5

128
0
0
2,040

2025
2030
2035
Power Generation, in GWh
14,077
13,928
10,223
0
0
0
107
118
67
0
0
3,620
4,470
7,130
8,154
182
192
165
0
0
0
718
727
649
123
0
0
2,190

2,093
168
0
2,296

2,672
186
0
3,136

1

1

10

12

9

8

8

14

0
12

1
0
11

1
0
14

4
0
25

5
1
27

5
1
27

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Plant Type
Impounding
Hydro
Pumped Hydro
Wind
OSW
Total

5.

2023

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

8

7

6

4

5

4

4

100

100

2
100

2
100

1
100

1
100

1
100

Committed and Indicative Power Projects Update

The DOE, through the EPIMB, publishes on the website the monthly list of committed33
and indicative34 power projects in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids using the
information provided by project developers on its monthly accomplishment report
(MAR) submission. Given the total number of additional capacities required by the
Philippines by 2050 and considering the various scenarios discussed in the preceding
section, the consolidated information provides a comprehensive overview of the
current line-up of power projects that are essential to the development of the
generation sector, aimed to meet the increasing demand for electricity of the
country.
Based on the DOE’s posting35 as of 31 May 2023 (see Table 48), a total of 9,557 MW
committed power projects and an additional 2,084 MW BESS projects are expected
to be operational from 2023 to 2027, including those with commercial operation dates
that are yet to be determined by the developers.
With the coal moratorium advisory36 enforced by the DOE effective since 27 October
2020, the number of combined committed and indicative coal power projects has
dropped by 72.3% from 11,289 MW in October 2020 to 3,125 MW in May 2023. The coal
share is equivalent to 24.1% (2,305 MW) of the total share.
On the other hand, the RE contribution is currently at 38.4% (3,666 MW), natural gas at
36.6% (3,500 MW), and oil-fired power plants accounted for the remaining 0.9%
(87MW) of the list. Of these committed power projects, 8,353 MW capacity was
included in the Power Outlook scenarios.

33 Committed Projects refers to projects that have already secured its firm financial closing, already in construction

stage, or Green Energy Auction (GEA) - awarded projects.
34 Indicative Projects refers to projects that are in the pre-development stage, secured its Clearance to Undertake
System Impact Study with the NGCP and are consistently submitting its Monthly Accomplishment Report to the DOE
35 DOE’s Posting of the List of Private Sector Initiated Power Projects
Retrieved through: https://www.doe.gov.ph/private-sector-initiated-power-projects
36 Coal Moratorium Advisory
Retrieved through: https://www.doe.gov.ph/announcements/advisory-moratorium-endorsements-greenfield-coalfired-power-projects-line-improving

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4,000.00
3,500.00

Installed Capacity, in MW

3,000.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
500.00
2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

TBD

COAL

OIL-BASED

NATURAL GAS

GEOTHERMAL

HYDROPOWER

BIOMASS

SOLAR

WIND

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Figure 44. Committed Power Projects as of May 2023
Table 48. Target Commercial Operation of Committed Power Projects as of May 2023
Plant Type

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

TBD

TOTAL

COAL

300

300

850

585

270

-

OIL-BASED

11

48

28

-

-

-

87

-

1,313

-

-

1,100

1,088

3,500
3,666

NATURAL GAS
RENEWABLE ENERGY

2,305

1,157

279

1,942

266

22

-

BIOMASS

74

4

5

-

-

-

84

GEOTHERMAL

46

32

10

10

22

-

120

SOLAR

823

177

1,732

186

-

-

2,918

HYDROPOWER

104

41

127

-

-

-

271

WIND

110

25

68

70

-

-

273

TOTAL

1,468

1,939

2,820

851

1,392

1,088

9,557

ESS

780

784

520

-

-

-

2,084

BATTERY ESS

780

784

520

-

-

-

2,084

TBD – To be determined.

Meanwhile, the indicative projects are projected to provide 57,258 MW and 1,930 MW
BESS additional capacity for the country from 2023 to 2037, including those with no
definite target commercial operation dates. About 1.4% (820 MW) will come from the
coal power projects while natural gas projects are expected to contribute 18.9%
(10,800 MW) and oil-based projects at 0.3% (155 MW) of the total share.
In pursuit of cleaner fuel in the energy mix, the RE projects will have the highest
contribution at 79.4% (45,483MW), as depicted in Table 49. Among the RE
technologies, wind technology is seen to dominate the indicative list with 55.0%

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(31,497MW), followed by hydroelectric at 13.6% (7,812MW), solar at 9.9% (5,679MW),
geothermal at 0.7% (421MW) and biomass at 0.1% (74MW).
16,000.00

Installed Capacity, in MW

14,000.00
12,000.00
10,000.00
8,000.00
6,000.00
4,000.00
2,000.00
2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

2032

2033

2034

2035

2037

TBD

COAL

OIL-BASED

NATURAL GAS

GEOTHERMAL

HYDROPOWER

BIOMASS

SOLAR

WIND

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Figure 45. Indicative Power Projects as of May 2023
Table 49. Target Commercial Operation of Indicative Power Projects as of May 2023
Plant Type

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

155
3,643
36
12
2,876
719
3,798
550
550

1,864
60
165
1,162
476
1,864
471
471

1,200
2,948
377
50
540
1,982
4,148
300
300

120
1,650
5,246
105
2,440
366
2,335
7,016
348
348

2,510
1,224
50
993
181
3,734
-

1,800
8,901
847
8,054
10,701
-

1,100
12,480
40
1,340
11,100
13,580
-

2031

2032

2033

2034

2035

2037

TBD

TOTAL

5,323
250
5,073
5,323
-

1,668
40
900
728
1,668
-

700
2,540
50
50
3,290
222
222

820
155
10,800
45,483
421
7,812
74
5,679
31,497
57,258
1,930
1,930

COAL
OIL-BASED
NATURAL GAS
RENEWABLE ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL
HYDROPOWER
BIOMASS
SOLAR
WIND
TOTAL
ESS
BATTERY ESS
Plant Type

567
12
555
567
40
40

COAL
OIL-BASED
NATURAL GAS
RENEWABLE ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL
HYDROPOWER
BIOMASS
SOLAR
WIND
TOTAL
ESS
BATTERY ESS

900
900
900
-

130
130
130
-

40
40
40
-

500
500
500
-

TBD – To be determined.

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6. Committed Power Projects and Associated
Transmission Projects
Tables 50 to 52 provide a comprehensive listing of the major committed power plants
in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These tables also include details about the
associated transmission projects that have been planned to facilitate the integration
of these power projects into the respective regions.

6.1 Luzon
Table 50. Luzon Committed Power Projects and Associated Transmission Projects
Based on DOE List of Private Sector-Initiated
Power Projects as of May 2023
Proposed Major
Power Projects

Capacity
(MW)

Commercial
Operation

1,200

Unit 1–Aug 2023
Unit 2–Nov 2023
Unit 3–Jan 2024
Unit 4–May 2024
Unit 5–Dec 2025
Unit 6–Mar 2026
Unit 7–Jun 2026
Unit 8–Sept 2026

Based on Transmission Development
Plan 2023-2040
Associated
Estimated
Connection
Transmission
Time of
Point
Project
Completion

Coal

Mariveles Coal-Fired
Power Plant Phase I
and 2

MPPL Supercritical
Pulverized Coal
Thermal*
Oil-Based
SPC – Tarlac Bunker
Fired Power Plant*
Natural Gas
EERI Batangas
Combined Cycle
Power Plant Phase 1
and 2
BCEI Natural Gas-Fired
Power Plant
EWC CCGT Power
Plant*
Geothermal
Tiwi Binary
Geothermal Project
Palayan Binary Power
Plant
Tanawon Geothermal
Project
Maibarara 3
Geothermal Power
Project
Bacman 4 Botong Rangas Geothermal
Project
Kayabon Geothermal
Project
Kalinga Geothermal
Power Project - Phase
1
Kalinga Geothermal
Power Project - Phase
2

700

11.04

1,312.5

Unit 1&2–Sept 2024
Unit 3–Dec 2024

Sept 2023

Unit 1&2–Sept 2024
Unit 3–Dec 2024

Mariveles
(Alas-asin)
500 kV SS

Mariveles–
Hermosa
500 kV TL
Balsik (Hermosa)–
San Jose
500 kV TL

Jan 2024

Bolo 500 kV
Substation

Western 500 kV
BackboneStage 2
Palauig 500 kV
Substation

Dec 2025
Dec 2027

TARELCO II
Facility

None

N/A

Ilijan 500 kV
Switchyard

None

N/A

Pinamucan
500kV Substation
Pagbilao 230 kV
Substation

Pinamucan
500 kV Substation
Pagbilao 500 kV
Substation

1,100

Jan 2027

Jun 2024

650

TBD

17

Oct 2023

Tiwi-C 69 kV SS

None

N/A

29

Sept 2023

Bacman 230 kV SS

None

N/A

20

Oct 2024

Bacman 230 kV SS
(through Palayan
230 kV Switchyard)

-

N/A

20

Dec 2025

TBD

TBD

TBD

20

Dec 2026

TBD

TBD

TBD

30

Dec 2026

TBD

TBD

TBD

40

Dec 2030

TBD

TBD

TBD

40

Dec 2032

TBD

TBD

TBD

Mar 2022

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Based on DOE List of Private Sector-Initiated
Power Projects as of May 2023
Proposed Major
Power Projects

Based on Transmission Development
Plan 2023-2040
Associated
Estimated
Connection
Transmission
Time of
Point
Project
Completion

Capacity
(MW)

Commercial
Operation

40

Dec 2034

TBD

TBD

TBD

50

Dec 2025

TBD

TBD

TBD

105

Dec 2027

TBD

TBD

TBD

Biyao HPP

0.8

Dec 2023

None

N/A

Laguio Malaki 1 HPP

1.6

Aug 2023

None

N/A

Matuno 2 HEPP

8

Jun 2023

None

N/A

Colasi HPP

1

Jul 2023

None

N/A

Mariveles HPP

0.6

Aug 2023

None

N/A

Ibulao HPP

4.500

Jul 2023

None

N/A

Labayat River (Upper
Cascade) HPP

3

Jun 2023

None

N/A

Man-Asok HPP

3

Nov 2021

None

N/A

Lalawinan Mini-Hydro
PP

3

Dec 2024

None

N/A

Tubao HPP

1.5

Dec 2025

None

N/A

Tibag HPP

4.40

Jun 2023

None

N/A

Rangas HPP

1.5

Dec 2025

None

N/A

Dupinga HPP

3

Jul 2023

None

N/A

Kapangan HPP
Daet HPP

60
5

Dec 2025
Dec 2025

None
None

N/A
N/A

Ibulao I HPP

6

Jun 2024

None

N/A

Tignoan River (Upper
Cascade) HPP

1.5

Dec 2025

None

N/A

Sablan 1 HPP

20

Nov 2025

None

N/A

Asin-Hungduan HPP

9.8

Jun 2024

TBD

TBD

Likud 2 HPP

0.56

Dec 2024

None

N/A

Dipalo HPP

4.15

Dec 2025

IFELCO Facility
Nagsaag-Umingan
69 kV TL

None

N/A

2.4 MW Biogas PPP

2.4

Aug 2023

PELCO III Facility

None

N/A

1.2 MW Biogas PPP
Isabela Rice huskFired Biomass PPP
Solar
Concepcion 1 SPP
Phase 3
Concepcion 1 SPP
Phase 4

1.2

Jan 2024

MERALCO Facility

None

N/A

5

Aug 2023

ISELCO II Facility

None

N/A

12

Jun 2023

None

N/A

30

Aug 2023

None

N/A

Bulacan 2 SPP

17.603

Dec 2024

None

N/A

Ilocos Norte SPP

87.594

Feb 2023

None

N/A

Kalinga Geothermal
Power Project - Phase
3
Mt. Malinao
Geothermal Project
Labo Geothermal
Power Project
Hydro

KAELCO
Facility
MERALCO
Facility
Bayombong–
Lagawe 69 kV TL
CANORECO
Facility
PENELCO Facility
Bayombong–
Lagawe
69 kV TL
Lumban– FAMYInfanta 69 kV TL
BENECO
Facility
Lumban– FAMYInfanta69 kV TL
LUELCO
Facility
Lumban– FAMYInfanta69 kV
TransmissionLine
CASURECO IV
Facility
NEECO II A2
Facility
Bacnotan 69 kV SS
CANORECO Facility
Bayombong–
Lagawe 69 kV TL
Lumban– FAMYInfanta 69 kV TL
La Trinidad–Calot
69 kV TL
TBD

Biomass

Concepcion
69 kV SS
Concepcion
69 kV SS
San Rafael
69 kVSS
Laoag 115 kV SS

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Based on DOE List of Private Sector-Initiated
Power Projects as of May 2023
Proposed Major
Power Projects

Based on Transmission Development
Plan 2023-2040
Associated
Estimated
Connection
Transmission
Time of
Point
Project
Completion
Bolo-Balaoan
Bolo 230 kV SS
Mar 2028
500 kV TL
Naga-Lagonoy
None
N/A
69kV TL
Nagsaag–Umingan Nagsaag–Tumana
Jun 2024
69 kV TL
69 kV TL
Concepcion
Marilao–Mexico
Aug 2032
230 kV SS
230 kV Tl Upgrading

Capacity
(MW)

Commercial
Operation

Cayanga-Bugallon
SPP*

74.800

Aug 2023

PAVI Green Naga SPP

40.400

Dec 2024

Talugtug SPP

99.980

Mar 2025

200

Dec 2025

280

Dec 2025

Tayabas SPP

450

Dec 2025

Arayat-Mexico SPP
Phase 2

30.933

Mar 2023

Pinugay SPP

67.500

Mar 2023

Raslag III SPP

13.600

Mar 2023

Currimao SPP

48.118

Jun 2023

Lal-lo Hybrid SPP

82.448

Sep 2023

92.799

Dec 2024

Magalang
230 kV SS

Magalang
230 kV SS

Dec 2027

92.799

Jun 2025

Magalang
230 kV SS

Magalang
230 kV SS

Dec 2027

92.799

Dec 2025

Magalang
230 kV SS

Magalang
230 kV SS

Dec 2027

96.236

Dec 2025

Magalang
230 kV SS

Magalang
230 kV SS

Dec 2027

92.799

Jun 2026

Magalang
230 kV SS

Magalang
230 kV SS

Dec 2027

92.799

Dec 2026

Magalang
230 kV SS

Magalang
230 kV SS

Dec 2027

70.000

Dec 2025

Laoag
115 kV SS

None

N/A

Concepcion Tarlac 2
SPP
Santa Rosa Nueva
Ecija 2 SPP

Sapang Balen Solar 2
Power Project (Phase
I)
Sapang Balen Solar 2
Power Project (Phase
2)
Sapang Balen Solar 2
Power Project (Phase
3)
Sapang Balen Solar 1
Power Project
Sapang Balen Solar 2
Power Project (Phase
4)
Sapang Balen Solar 2
Power Project (Phase
5)
Wind
Caparispisan II Wind
Power Project
Calatagan Wind
Power Project

TBD

TBD

Tayabas
Taguig-Silang
230 kV SS
500 kV TL
Mexico–Clark
None
69 kV TL 2
Tap connection
along the MERALCOowned Dolores–
Teresa–Malaya
None
115kV Sub-TL which is
radially connected
to NGCP’s Taytay SS
Mexico-Clark
Clark-Mabiga
69 kV TL 1
69 kV TL Line
Currimao
115 kV SS
Lal-lo (Magapit)
Nagsaag–Santiago
69 kV SS
500 kV TL

Tuy 500/230 kV SS Stage 1
Bolo–Balaoan
Balaoi and Caunayan
Laoag
500 kV TL
160.000
Dec 2025
Wind Power Project
115 kV SS
Balaoan–Laoag
500 kV TL
Source: Transmission Development Plan (TDP), 2023-2040 – not yet approved by the DOE
30.000

Dec 2025

Tuy 230 kV SS

TBD
Feb 2031
N/A

N/A

Feb 2025
Oct 2031

Dec 2024

Mar 2028

Note: The commissioning year for each power plant is still subject to update
TBD – To be determined
N/A – Not applicable
*With System Impact Study (SIS)

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6.2 Visayas
Table 51. Visayas Committed Power Plants and Associated Transmission Projects
Based on DOE List of Private Sector-Initiated Power
Projects as of May 2023
Proposed Major
Power Project

Based on Transmission Development
Plan 2023-2040

Commercial
Operation

Connection
Point

Associated
Transmission
Project

Estimated Time
of Completion

135

Jun 2026

Direct
connection to
Concepcion
Substation

Eastern Panay
Transmission Line
Project

Completed

11.174

Jul 2023

Calbayog 69 kV
SS

Visayas SS
Upgrading
Project 2

Dec 2025

5.500

Sept 2024

None

N/A

2.000

Sept 2024

None

N/A

1.000

Sept 2024

None

N/A

CNP 230 kV
Backbone Stage 3

Mar 2024

Capacity
(MW)

Coal
Palm Concepcion
Coal-Fired Power
Project*
Oil
11.174 MW Calbayog
Bunker C-Fired Diesel
Power Plant
Sulzer Diesel Power
Plant
Caterpillar Diesel
Power Plant
Cummins Diesel
Power Plant
Biomass
6 MW Biomass Power
Plant Project
Central Azucarera de
San Antonio
Geothermal

Biliran Geothermal
Plant Project

Northern Negros
Geothermal Project
Mahanagdong
Geothermal Brine
Optimization Plant
Dauin Geothermal
Project
Hydro

Timbaban

Igbulo (Bais)
Hydroelectric
PowerProject
Solar
Kananga-Ormoc
Solar Power
Project*

Lapu-lapu 69 kV
SS
Lapu-lapu 69 kV
SS
Lapu-lapu 69 kV
SS

6.000

Dec 2023

Tap connection
along BayawanTadlong 69 kV
line

8.000

Dec 2023

Dingle 69 kV SS

-

-

50

Unit 1 (2 MW):
Dec 2023
Unit 2 (6 MW):
Sept 2024
Unit 3 (10 MW):
Dec 2025
Unit 4 (10 MW):
Dec 2026
Unit 5 (22 MW):
Dec 2027

Cut-in along
LemonTapNaval 69 kV TL

Tabango–Biliran
69 kVTransmission
Line Project

June 2027

5.60

Sep 2024

Bacolod 138 kV
SS

CNP 230 kV
Backbone Stage 3

Mar 2024

36.000

Dec 2024

TBD

TBD

TBD

40.000

Dec 2025

TBD

TBD

TBD

Aug 2023

Direct
Connection to
Nabas
Substation

18.0

5.1

300.00

Dec 2023

Dec 2025

Panitan–Nabas
138 KV TL 2Project
May 2021
Nabas–Caticlan–
Boracay TL Project

Cut-in along
Sta. BarbaraSan Jose 69kV TL

Tigbauan 138
kV Substation
Project

Sept 2027

Ormoc 230 kV

Cebu–Leyte 230
kV
Interconnection
L3&4 Project

Dec 2031

Wind

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Based on DOE List of Private Sector-Initiated Power
Projects as of May 2023
Proposed Major
Power Project

Capacity
(MW)

Commercial
Operation

13.2MW Nabas-2
Wind Power
13.200
May 2025
Project
Source: TDP 2023-2040 – not yet approved by DOE

Based on Transmission Development
Plan 2023-2040
Connection
Point

Associated
Transmission
Project

Estimated Time
of Completion

Through Nabas –
Caticlan 69 kV
line

CNP 230 kV
Backbone Stage 3

Mar 2024

Note: The commissioning year for each power plant is still subject to update
TBD – To be determined
N/A – Not applicable
*With SIS

6.3 Mindanao
Table 52. Mindanao Committed Power Plants and Associated Transmission Projects
Based on DOE List of Private Sector-Initiated
Power Projects as of May 2023
Proposed Major
Capacity
Commercial
Power Project
(MW)
Operation
Coal

Based on Transmission Development
Plan 2023-2040
Connection
Associated
Estimated Time of
Point
Transmission Project
Completion

FDC‐MPC CFB Coal‐
Fired Power Plant*

270

March 2027

Villanueva
Substation

Villanueva–
Kinamlutan
230 kV TL

Jan 2027

Maladugao (Upper
Cascade) HPP

8.4

Jan 2025

Maramag
Substation

No Transmission
Reinforcement
Required

N/A

Bubunawan HPP

23

Dec 2025

No SIS yet

Liangan HPP*

11.9

Aug 2023

Agus 6
Substation

Sipangpang HPP
Maramag HPP
Sipangpang HPP

1.800
2.040
1.8

May 2023
Jun 2023
May 2023

Siguil HPP

14.5

Jun 2023

Tagpangi HPP
Osmeña HPP
Gakaon HPP
Titunod HPP

1.7
1
2.23
3.6

Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2024

Malitbog HPP

3.7

Nov 2025

Silo-O HPP

3.7

Nov 2025

Mat-I 1 HPP

4.85

Nov 2025

Clarin HPP

6.9

Nov 2025

Hydro

Biomass
10 MW Biomass
3.400
Nov 2023
Cogeneration Plant
10 MW Biomass
Cogeneration
10.000
Dec 2023
Plant
6 MW Biomass
Power Plant
6.000
Sep 2023
Project
Source: TDP 2023-2040 – Not yet approved by DOE

TBD
TBD
TBD
SOCOTECO
2’s proposed
Tinoto Line 3
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Villanueva
69 kV SS
Villanueva
69 kV SS
Jasaan –
Balingasag
69 kV Line
Villanueva
230 kV SS

No Transmission
Reinforcement
Required
TBD
TBD
TBD

N/A
TBD
TBD
TBD

-

-

TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD

TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

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TBD – To be determined
N/A – Not applicable
*With SIS

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