The country’s floating solar sector is set for faster development following the signing of supply contracts enabling the local manufacture of critical components, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Tayson Industries, a local plastic manufacturer, has partnered with Chinese firm Sungrow FPV for the production of high-density polyethylene floaters, which are specialized mounting structures for floating solar panels. The floaters are key components of SunAsia Energy’s large-scale floating solar project in Laguna Lake.
SunAsia Energy, a global technology provider with projects across Asia and Europe, also negotiated a separate supply agreement with Sungrow FPV.
DOE Secretary Sharon Garin lauded the agreements as milestones in the country’s decarbonization strategy, emphasizing their industrial and employment benefits. “It signifies our readiness to lead a future with a clear footprint in industrial innovation and progress,” Garin said.
The initiative is expected to not only support the 1,318 MW floating solar project being developed by SunAsia and Blueleaf Energy Philippines but also promote technology transfer and capacity building within the local manufacturing sector.
The SunAsia-Blueleaf joint venture holds ten 25-year Solar Energy Operating Contracts from the DOE for the Laguna Lake project, positioning it as a flagship initiative in the Philippines’ renewable energy landscape.
