DoE launches GEA-5 for fixed-bottom offshore wind, targeting 3,300 MW by 2028

The Department of Energy announced the fifth round of the green energy auction (GEA-5), offering 3,300 megawatts of capacity focused on fixed-bottom offshore wind.

Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said this approach aims to expedite near-term deployment and deliver first power by 2028.

The DoE prioritized fixed-bottom offshore wind for GEA-5 due to its established global track record, cost-efficiency, and scalability.

While the government remains open to floating offshore wind developments in the future, current focus is on projects that can succeed under existing conditions.

Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara said the DoE will reassess floating offshore wind technology as it matures, but for now, the focus is on fixed-bottom projects.

The Philippines has an ambitious target of increasing renewable energy's share in power generation from 22 percent to at least 35 percent by 2030 and 50% by 2040.