Aspiring Brothers is positioning itself as the first company to localize floating LiDAR technology in the Philippines, with plans to establish a local assembly line within the next two to three years. The move is aimed at cutting costs, accelerating offshore wind development, and strengthening the country’s renewable energy supply chain.

In an exclusive interview with Power Philippines, Aspiring Brothers Chief Executive Officer Jefferson Hou said the company is preparing to shift away from importing its measurement systems by building local capability and partnering with industry players. “Timeline on assembly, we’re probably looking at the next two to three years for local assembly,” Hou said, adding that the company is already working with yards and exploring future investors to support the transition.

During the discussion, Hou confirmed that no other firm in the Philippines currently assembles floating LiDAR systems. “We will be the first.” Lifen Song, Chief Technology Officer of Aspiring Brothers said, “There’s currently none.”

Hou said the company is working with partners to prepare for the planned assembly line while continuing to train Filipino engineers to meet global offshore measurement standards. He explained that localizing production strengthens the firm’s long-term goal of building domestic expertise in wind resource assessment.

Hou added that localization does more than improve project timelines—it lays the foundation for the country’s clean energy future. “It gives the Philippines the foundation of its clean energy future,” he said, noting that reducing dependence on foreign systems helps address issues of cost, scheduling, and uncertainty. He added that localization “sparks a ripple effect because it strengthens our technical workforce, our maritime sector, and positions the Philippines as a contributor to global innovation.”

The company also highlighted the resilience of its floating LiDAR systems, which use redundant power sources and reinforced buoy designs to withstand typhoons and vessel collisions. Deployed units have remained fully operational through recent storms, with Hou noting that “data availability is still top-notch.”

As Aspiring Brothers moves toward localizing assembly, Hou emphasized the importance of predictable policies and streamlined permitting to accelerate offshore wind growth. He said developers regularly tell them: “Give us certainty, and we will invest.”

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