Philippines Energy Storage Vehicle Design

The government sees energy storage as a vital enabler for the Philippines' “ambitious targets” for renewable energy, Marasigan said, aiming for 35% renewables in the energy mix by 2030, 50% by 2040 and continuing to rise from there.

Energy storage is a technology that can not only drive the modernisation of power infrastructure in the Philippines, but also attractor investors in the country's economy. “However, as a utility developer, we are looking at challenges in the implementation of the policy framework, and at technology challenges,” Briones said.

Electric Vehicles (EVs) have gained attention globally as countries pursue the use of alternative technologies that reduce harmful emissions, climate-related effects and reliance on the use of fossil fuels. In the Philippines, policies and programs in support of the EV industry have been implemented, while a pending legislation awaits enactment.

Profile of the Electric Vehicle Industry in the Philippines35 i. Manufacture and assembly of EVs, charging stations, batteries, and parts and components; and ii.

The strengths of the EV industry in the Philippines largely rest on the government support, stakeholder outlook, and automotive manufacturing capabilities. The policies and proposed legislation for the EV industry, previously discussed, indicate the strong support from the government.

The roadmap's target is 21 percent EV share in total vehicles by 2030 (largely public utility vehicles), and 50 percent by 2040. The DTI also proposes an EV Incentive Strategy (EVIS) which aims to provide comprehensive fiscal and non-fiscal support to jumpstart the development of the EV manufacturing industry in the Philippines (Lopez, 2020).