Philippines mandates 20 per cent energy storage requirement for large renewable projects

Phillipine’s department of energy (DOE) has mandated 20 per cent energy storage requirement for all new variable renewable energy projects with a capacity of 10 MW or more to integrate energy storage systems. The storage capacity must be equivalent to at least 20 per cent of the project’s installed capacity. The measure applies primarily to large-scale solar and wind projects and is intended to enhance grid stability as renewable penetration increases. The DOE stated that the policy addresses operational challenges caused by the variability of solar and wind generation, which can result in rapid supply fluctuations.