The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) said the policy changes the government has adopted will help speed up the country’s renewable energy development, especially for solar power and battery storage systems.
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) earlier extended importer accreditation validity from one year to three years under an updated Customs Administrative Order. On Wednesday the PSSEA said this reduces repeated paperwork, cuts delays, and helps make it easier and more predictable to bring in solar panels and energy storage equipment. The group added that this supports easier business processes and helps companies focus more on building projects rather than dealing with yearly administrative requirements.
PSSEA said the change also helps align import rules with long-term energy projects and storage requirements, which could help reduce costs and speed up clean energy deployment in the country.
Based on data from the Department of Energy (DOE), as of end-February 2026, the Philippines had 3,716 megawatts of installed solar capacity, making up 11.6 percent of the national power mix. Energy storage systems, including battery and hybrid systems, totaled 791 megawatts during the same period.
