The demand for electricity in the Philippines keeps increasing because the population is growing
and industries are developing. We all know that electricity is important for homes, businesses,
schools, and transportation. Because of this growing demand, the country needs reliable energy
sources to supply power.
Most electricity in the Philippines still comes from fossil fuels because they are cheaper and
widely available. However, these sources can cause pollution and contribute to climate change.
Imagine how much pollution this 74% fossil fuels releases.
Coal produces a large amount of electricity in the Philippines, supplying over 50% of the
country's electricity. Many power plants depend on coal because it can generate a large amount
of energy. However, coal also produces pollution and carbon emissions.
So as you can see the demand for electricity is higher than what the coal can produce. It's not
even over half of what the coal can produce.
According to the study of Powering Past Coal Alliance there are now only 26 coal power plants
in the Philippines as of 2024-2026. Coal power generation in the Philippines has decreased due
to a shift toward Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and rising renewable energy capacity.
Aside from coal, natural gas and oil also help produce electricity. Natural gas is cleaner than
coal but still produces carbon emissions. (Ed if needed natural gas power plant in malampaya
palawan
Oil is the least energy source roughly 4400 GWh. Oil power plants are often used in smaller
areas because that's where they are easier to set up and oil power plants are more flexible for
smaller energy demands.
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Renewable energy comes from natural sources that do not run out quickly. These sources are
cleaner and better for the environment compared to fossil fuels.
Biomass power - uses organic materials such as plant waste, wood, and agricultural products to
produce energy. These materials are burned or processed to create electricity or heat. It helps
reduce waste while producing energy.
Solar energy - Solar panels collect energy from the sun and convert it into power that can be
used in homes, schools, and businesses. It is one of the most widely used renewable energy
sources.
Wind power - large wind turbines spin when the wind blows, and this movement produces
electricity. It is a clean energy source that does not cause air pollution.
Hydropower - uses the movement of flowing water, such as rivers or dams, to produce
electricity. The moving water spins turbines that generate power. It is one of the oldest and most
common renewable energy sources.
Geothermal power - steam or hot water from underground is used to turn turbines that generate
power. This energy source is reliable because the Earth's heat is always available.
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Reasons
> Renewable energy cuts emissions and pollutants from fossil fuels, improving air and water
quality.
> By reducing greenhouse gases, we slow global warming and its impacts.
> Using local renewable energy means less reliance on imported fuels, boosting energy
independence.
> This saves money and protects the Philippines from global price fluctuations.
>These threats impact lives, economy, and development. That's why adapting and cutting
emissions through renewables matters.
As of 2026 renewable energy produced 24,085 GWh (32% of electricity.)
The image shows how much electricity in the Philippines is produced from renewable energy
sources from 2003 to 2018. The sources include geothermal, hydropower, biomass, solar, and
wind. It shows that geothermal and hydropower were the main renewable energy sources for
many years, while solar and wind started producing more electricity later on. Overall, renewable
energy contributed a significant portion of the country’s electricity production.
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The government wants to increase the use of renewable energy to protect the environment and
improve energy security.
These laws encourage the use of renewable energy and support sustainable development in
the country.
Solar energy receives the highest rate, followed by wind, biomass, and hydro. This system
encourages companies to invest more in renewable energy because they can earn money by
producing clean electricity.
It shows the minimum and maximum electricity prices per kilowatt-hour (kWh). There are two
systems: the unbundling rate, which is the basic electricity price, and the Time of Use (TOU)
rate, where electricity prices depend on the time when electricity is used. Some areas like Luzon
grid have higher rates compared to other regions because it has the largest population and
highest demand for electricity. Electricity costs are different across regions in the Philippines.
Prices depend on energy production, location, and demand.
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The graph also shows that the share of renewable energy has slowly decreased over time as
the demand for electricity increased and more non-renewable sources were used.
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The Philippines has not stopped imports for its coal-fired power plants, relying heavily on
Indonesia, where it gets about 98 percent of its imported coal.
Under the Philippine Energy Plan of the Marcos administration, the government wants to scale
up the renewable electricity share in the power mix to 35 percent by 2030, and to 50 percent by
2040.
The DOE said that as of December 2025, the total installed energy capacity mix of the country
consists of coal (40.6 percent), renewable energy (32.9 percent), oil-based (10.8 percent), and
natural gas (15.8 percent).