The Department of Energy (DOE) has noted the rising share of renewable energy in the Philippines’ power mix, stressing its importance as the country positions itself as an emerging regional hub for data centers.

Speaking at the Siemens Tech Forum in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said renewables accounted for 32.3% of total installed capacity as of June 2025, while coal remained the largest source at 41.9%, as reported by the Philippine News Agency.

“Projections indicate that our data center capacity could surpass 500 megawatts by 2028. Major players are already investing and scaling up, citing the Philippines as a prime location for expansion. This growth is encouraging,” she said.

To meet rising demand sustainably, Guevara said the DOE is relying on the Green Energy Auction (GEA) program and its long-term energy transition strategies. For the latest round, the agency offered 4,650 megawatts, received more than 7,000 MW in bids, and awarded over 6,000 MW.

She added that the total awarded renewable energy capacity across three rounds of auctions has reached 12 gigawatts, which reflect increasing market participation and alignment with DOE’s evolving clean energy goals.

What more can the Philippines do to ensure its growing data center industry is powered by clean and reliable energy?

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