The Department of Energy (DOE) has turned over a new solar-assisted electric vehicle charging station to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, marking another step in the government’s push for cleaner and more sustainable transport.
The facility, developed with PNOC–Renewables Corp. under the Government Energy Management Program, aims to help cut government fuel and electricity use by at least 10 percent. While the DOE did not disclose its charging capacity, the agency said the station serves as a model for integrating solar energy into electric mobility.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin called the project “a testament to progress driven by partnership and innovation,” highlighting its role in advancing the country’s shift to low-carbon transportation.
The initiative also supports the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act and the national roadmap for EVs, both of which promote wider EV adoption and more renewable energy in transport.
The government is targeting 50 percent EV adoption by 2040—equivalent to about 2.45 million electric vehicles and over 20,000 charging stations nationwide.
EV uptake continues to grow: from January to July 2025 alone, 29,715 EVs were registered, already surpassing the total for all of 2024. EVs now account for nearly 5 percent of new vehicle registrations. The country currently hosts 1,223 charging points, including AC chargers, DC fast chargers, and battery-swapping stations.
