The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) is the country’s foremost advocate for solar and energy storage solutions.
As a non-profit alliance of industry leaders, we work closely with government and private stakeholders to shape progressive energy policies and accelerate the shift to clean, reliable power.
PSSEA serves as a unifying platform for collaboration, advocacy, and innovation across the solar and storage value chain.
PSSEA Calls for Immediate Resumption of Reserve Market and Battery Storage Procurement to Address Visayas Outages ⚡🔋
The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) is calling for the immediate resumption of commercial dispatch and settlement in the reserve market across the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids, alongside targeted battery energy storage system (BESS) procurement to address the Visayas’ power challenges.
In its position paper submitted to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), PSSEA emphasized that suspending the reserve market does not resolve underlying supply constraints. Instead, the Alliance is urging competitive forward contracting of battery storage to strengthen reserve availability, respond rapidly to outages, and support greater integration of renewable energy.
PSSEA Chairperson Maria Theresa “Tetchi” Capellan stressed that addressing the Visayas’ electricity challenges requires solutions that tackle the underlying supply and flexibility constraints. PSSEA President Ping Mendoza likewise underscored the importance of combining competitive procurement, forward contracting, and strategically located battery storage to strengthen grid reliability and make better use of renewable energy.
The message is clear: market reforms and new investments must work together. A competitive and transparent reserve market, supported by appropriately procured battery storage, can help strengthen energy security, improve system reliability, and support more affordable electricity for consumers.
Read the full statement on the PSSEA website: https://pssea.ph/news/pssea-calls-for-immediate-resumption-of-reserve-market-and-contracting-of-battery-to-address-visayas-outages/
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PSSEA in the Spotlight | Building a Stronger Solar and Storage Industry ☀️🔋
What does it take to build a stronger solar and energy storage industry in the Philippines? For PSSEA, it starts with community education, industry-led policy advocacy, and partnerships that turn shared goals into meaningful impact.
In this conversation with John Grimes, Mayet Pantastico, PSSEA General Manager and Executive Secretary, shared her vision for a Philippine energy future that creates more local jobs, supports a healthier environment, and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. She also highlighted PSSEA’s work in raising awareness of solar energy’s benefits and bringing the industry’s voice to government and communities.
This commitment to industry development and responsible market growth aligns with PSSEA’s recent recognition by the DTI–Bureau of Philippine Standards, which presented the Alliance with the 4109 Award for Industry Partner for Advocacy. The award recognizes PSSEA’s efforts to promote standards awareness, empower consumers, and support compliance with standards for regulated products in the market.
Our thanks to John Grimes for the conversation and for recognizing the importance of building the capacity and leadership of industry associations in accelerating the energy transition.
Together, through stronger partnerships, informed communities, and credible industry practices, we can advance a more secure, affordable, and sustainable energy future for the Philippines.
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PSSEA Recognized as DTI-BPS Industry Partner for Advocacy 🏆
The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) received the 4109 Award for Industry Partner for Advocacy from the Department of Trade and Industry–Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) on October 15, 2026, in Makati City.
The recognition honors PSSEA’s steadfast commitment to promoting standards awareness, empowering consumers, and supporting compliance with standards for regulated products in the market.
This milestone underscores the importance of strong public-private partnerships in advancing product quality, consumer protection, and industry standards as the Philippine solar and energy storage sector continues to grow.
PSSEA remains committed to working with government and industry partners to support a credible, responsible, and sustainable solar and energy storage industry.
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HAPPENING NOW: At the Technical Forum on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on October 15, 2026, in Makati City, PSSEA President Ping Mendoza highlighted the complementary roles of utility-scale and behind-the-meter solar in advancing the Philippines’ energy transition.
While utility-scale projects attract significant investments, behind-the-meter solar offers opportunities to accelerate local impact from creating jobs in the provinces to addressing challenges in distribution grids beyond Meralco and privately operated distribution utilities.
Expanding both utility-scale and distributed solar can help strengthen energy security, broaden economic opportunities, and support a more affordable and sustainable energy future for the Philippines.
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PSSEA in the Media | Solar and Battery Capacity Could Grow 73-Fold by 2050 ☀️🔋
Solar and battery capacity in the Philippines could grow by around 73 times its current level by 2050, according to BloombergNEF. But as renewable energy deployment accelerates, grid capacity and transmission infrastructure will be critical to turning this potential into reliable power.
In a Power Philippines report, PSSEA Chairperson Maria Theresa “Tetchi” Capellan highlighted the challenge facing renewable energy expansion, noting that generation without adequate transmission can result in stranded investments. The report also highlights how distributed solar paired with battery storage could help ease grid constraints, improve resilience, and support reliable electricity supply across the country.
Read the full article: https://powerphilippines.com/bloombergnef-sees-73-fold-growth-in-ph-solar-battery-capacity-by-2050/
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PSSEA in the Media | Floating Solar Gains Momentum in the Philippines 🌊☀️
The Philippines is advancing floating solar through new investment commitments and plans for local manufacturing. In a Power Philippines report, PSSEA’s Philippine Floating Solar Photovoltaic Innovation Series and Commitment Ceremony brought together government, investors, project developers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to support the growth of floating solar in the country.
The commitments include plans for local manufacturing facilities and new floating solar projects, helping build domestic capabilities and strengthen the supply chain for the emerging floating solar industry. PSSEA continues to support initiatives that can expand renewable energy deployment and strengthen the Philippines’ clean energy future.
Read the full article: https://powerphilippines.com/ph-advances-floating-solar-with-manufacturing-investment-commitments/
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LOOK: PSSEA at the AEBF 2026 Gala Night 🌏⚡
PSSEA joined fellow energy leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders at the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) 2026 Gala Night on 7 October 2026.
The evening brought together the ASEAN energy community to celebrate energy leadership, innovation, and excellence across the region.
A meaningful evening of connection and collaboration as ASEAN continues working toward a secure, sustainable, and resilient energy future.
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LOOK: Energy Secretary Sharon Garin took a closer look at Northman’s floating solar technology during the 26th ASEAN Energy Ministers Meeting (AMEM) and the 26th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) in Manila.
As the Philippines hosts the ASEAN energy meetings, the technology highlights the growing role of floating solar in expanding renewable energy solutions and strengthening the country’s clean energy ecosystem.
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