DOE expands Visayas floating solar capacity

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced significant enhancements to the fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), including various capacity allocations and rescheduling of timelines to support the development of floating solar technologies in the country.

- BY GABRIELL CHRISTEL GALANG

In a statement on Thursday, June 12, the DOE said it has increased the floating solar capacity in Visayas to 175 megawatts (MW), which is scheduled for auction in 2027 and 2028, following the growing demand in the region as well as investor interest.

This additional capacity opens up for project development, especially in sites that have limited land area.