As the Philippines races toward its 35% renewable energy target by 2030, Levanta Renewables is positioning itself at the center of the country’s clean energy transition — scaling wind, solar, and hybrid projects while bringing international capital, technical depth, and long-term investment discipline into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic power markets.

Backed by global investment firm Actis and rapidly expanding across the region, the Singapore-based developer is accelerating its foothold in the Philippines through major milestones: a 375 MW onshore wind partnership with Citicore, new hybrid project development, the 166 MWp solar and battery storage win in the Visayas, and a new 100 MW onshore wind award in Atimonan. For Levanta, these advances reflect not only commercial momentum but a broader commitment to resilient engineering, community partnerships, and long-term contributions to the national energy transition.

Pramod Singh, CEO of Levanta Renewables, describes the Philippines as one of the region’s most compelling renewable energy markets — shaped by rising power demand, strong resource quality, and improving policy clarity.

“The Philippines is a priority market for us because it combines strong long-term demand growth with some of the best wind and solar resources in Southeast Asia,” Singh said. “Recent policy improvements, such as clearer rules on foreign ownership, Green Energy Auction mechanisms, and expanded support for storage, have further strengthened investor confidence and improved project viability.”

He added that the Philippines now sits at the center of the company’s regional roadmap. “For Levanta Renewables, the Philippines is at the centre of our strategy to build Southeast Asia’s leading renewable energy IPP, with high-quality renewable assets diversified across markets in the region. It complements our growing presence in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.”

Driving progress toward the 2030 RE target

Singh emphasized that Levanta intends to play a meaningful role in accelerating the country’s shift to clean energy.

“We see Levanta Renewables playing a meaningful role in supporting the Philippines’ goal of achieving 35% renewable energy by 2030. We aim to do this by mobilising additional international capital into the country’s clean energy sector and leveraging our strong commercial and technical know-how.”

He added that their efforts extend beyond megawatt additions. “Our ambition goes beyond adding megawatts; we want to help build a clean, reliable, and sustainable power system while creating positive social and environmental impact for the communities we work with.”

Scaling onshore wind

A major step forward is Levanta’s joint venture with Citicore for a 375 MW portfolio and the recent award of the 100 MW Atimonan project to scale onshore wind development, backed by the Philippines’ Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP).

“We see tremendous long-term potential in Philippine wind—world-class resources, a rapidly evolving grid, and a clear national ambition for cleaner energy,” Singh said, referencing the projects. “Our partners bring deep local reach and experience, while we pair that with our regional development, financing, and technical execution expertise. Together, we have the right combination to accelerate high-quality wind projects at scale.”

“Through these collaborations, we aim to make a meaningful contribution to the Philippines’ clean energy future,” he said.

Delivering next-generation solar + storage in the Visayas

Levanta’s recent 166 MWp solar and storage win in the Visayas reflects its growing capability in developing flexible, dispatchable renewable assets.

“The 166 MWp solar + BESS project in the Visayas highlights Levanta’s focus on delivering next-generation renewable assets that combine reliability, flexibility, and sustainability,” Singh said. “Storage allows us to provide the grid with more predictable and dispatchable power, helping address intermittency while supporting system resilience.”

“This project demonstrates our capability to structure complex hybrid solutions and reflects our broader direction toward more integrated, grid-supportive renewable portfolios.”

Built for Philippine conditions: Engineering and community resilience

With the Philippines’ frequent exposure to typhoons, grid congestion, and varied terrain, Singh noted that Levanta prioritizes long-term reliability in every project.

“In the Philippines, where typhoons and grid constraints are a reality, we design and build our projects to exceed site requirements, applying site-specific engineering and leveraging digital monitoring to ensure long-term, reliable performance under local conditions,” he said.

Levanta’s community initiatives also play a central role. “We also extend resilience through our Levanta CARES strategy, building long-term resilience in Filipino communities by focusing on four pillars — climate adaptation, community development, building green-energy skills, and empowering youth — all underpinned by sustained engagement and impact monitoring.”

“A recent example includes relief efforts provided by Levanta to families affected by Typhoon Tino, demonstrating a broader ecosystem of corporate–community crisis response.”

Market signals and what it will take to unlock more investment

Singh remains optimistic about the Philippines’ investment climate but points out areas where progress is still needed.

“The Philippines remains one of the region’s most promising renewable markets. The policy direction is positive, with mechanisms such as GEA auctions, GEOP, and clearer foreign ownership rules improving market visibility.”

“Challenges remain — particularly around transmission build-out, permitting consistency, and clarity in the ancillary services market as storage expands. Continued progress in these areas would help unlock more investment at scale.”

“As long-term investors, we are encouraged by the government’s stated commitment to modernising the grid and accelerating clean energy deployment.”

Partnerships, local supply chains, and community impact

Singh emphasized that strong collaboration with local stakeholders is a cornerstone of the company’s development model.

“Our approach is firmly grounded in collaboration. We work closely with local partners, communities, landowners, local government units, and domestic contractors because building strong, long-term relationships is critical to the successful development and operation of renewable energy projects.”

Community development is built directly into this approach. “Beyond creating construction and operational jobs, we invest in local communities through Levanta CARES, our dedicated community investment programme. Through this initiative, we support programmes focused on education, livelihood development, and climate resilience.”

“These efforts are designed to address local needs, empower communities, and ensure that the benefits of our projects extend beyond energy generation to deliver lasting social and environmental impact.”

What’s next: Scaling, storage, and regional growth

Looking ahead, Singh sees strong, long-term opportunities in the Philippines and the broader Southeast Asian region.

“We see strong long-term opportunities in the Philippines and across the broader region,” he said. “In the near term, we are focused on scaling our solar, wind, and hybrid projects while evaluating opportunities to deploy more storage where it enhances system reliability.”

“Our priority is to build a diversified, resilient portfolio grounded in strong fundamentals and high-quality execution.”

As the Philippines accelerates its clean energy transition, how can developers, investors, and communities work together to build a power system that is not only cleaner — but more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready?

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