The Philippines is experiencing a major solar boom. In 2025, the country successfully concluded its fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA‑4), awarding 10.2 GW of new renewable energy capacity. Of this total, 4.18 GW corresponds to ground-mounted solar tracker and fix structures, 2.28 GW to floating solar, and 1.19 GW to hybrid solar PV projects with battery energy storage systems (BESS). All awarded projects benefit from 20-year power contracts, with commercial operation dates scheduled between 2026 and 2029.
The official national energy roadmap sets ambitious targets for the Philippines: 35% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2040. Within this framework, the mandatory integration of energy storage in auctions is not only strengthening grid stability but also raising technical standards across utility-scale solar projects. For suppliers of solar trackers and photovoltaic structures, the message is clear: industrial capacity, certified quality and climate resilience are now critical bankability drivers.
Strategic positioning: why Solar Steel and why now in the Philippines
Solar Steel, a leading international supplier of 1P and 2P solar trackers, large-format fixed structures, and C&I solutions (rooftops and solar carports), is strengthening its expansion across EurAsia, with the Philippines as one of the key target market.
The country has taken a decisive step by allowing 100% foreign ownership in renewable energy projects, significantly reducing corporate barriers and accelerating international investment. At the same time, competitive auctions are imposing higher technical, regulatory and compliance requirements, favoring experienced manufacturers with industrialized, bankable solutions.
This combination of a multi-product portfolio, advanced engineering and localizable execution capability positions Solar Steel as a strategic partner for utilities and developers seeking reliable MWh production, on-time delivery and first-time-right project execution.
International standards that enable financing and permits
Solar Steel designs and manufactures its solar trackers and photovoltaic structures in compliance with the most demanding international standards applicable to the Philippine solar market.
Certified products simplify permitting procedures, reduce friction with insurance providers, and facilitate access to international project financing, which is especially critical for large-scale solar developments in the Philippines.
Advanced anti-corrosion solutions for coastal and floating solar in the Philippines
The tropical climate of the Philippines, characterized by high humidity and saline environments, requires dedicated anti-corrosion protection systems. Solar Steel integrates:
- C5/CX paint systems for aggressive marine environments
- Hot-dip galvanization for structures and fasteners
These solutions enable service lifetimes exceeding 25 years, even in coastal and floating solar plants, reducing long-term O&M costs and maximizing asset availability.
Solar trackers designed for grids with tight reserve margins
Recent yellow alerts in Visayas and Mindanao, driven by increasingly narrow reserve margins, highlight the need for projects that contribute stable and predictable generation profiles.
Solar trackers in the Philippines supplied by Solar Steel are engineered to deliver reliable production curves, supporting seamless BESS integration and improving grid performance in high-renewable-penetration scenarios.
Solar Steel’s value proposition for the Philippine solar market
Multi-product platform to optimize LCOE
- 1P and 2P solar trackers
- Large-format fixed-tilt structures
- C&I solutions for industrial rooftops and solar carports
All systems are engineered for local wind conditions, soil characteristics and salinity levels, with the goal of maximizing energy yield while minimizing LCOE.
Proven climate resilience
- Automated stow position functionality
- Designs adapted for severe weather and extreme climatic cycles
- Control systems and O&M strategies tailored for demanding environments
Compliance that makes projects bankable
- International product certifications
- Advanced anti-corrosion solutions
- Reduced technical, operational and insurance risk—without unnecessary regulatory complexity