Philippines
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SSS Relevance | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Market Type | Liberalized (WESM) |
| Key Clean Resources | Geothermal, Hydro, Solar |
| EAC System | I-REC, PEMC RECs |
| Grid Carbon Intensity | ~500-600 gCO2/kWh |
The Philippines has substantial geothermal resources (world's third-largest) and growing solar. Coal remains significant. The country has one mothballed nuclear plant (Bataan).
SSS Relevance
⭐⭐ Medium — Philippines has moderate SSS potential:
- Bataan Nuclear Plant (620 MW) — mothballed since 1980s, rehabilitation being studied
- Significant geothermal (~2 GW, world's 3rd largest)
- Hydro resources available but limited
- Coal dependent (~50% of generation)
SSS-Eligible Resources
| Resource Type | Capacity/Output | SSS Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 0 MW (Bataan mothballed) | ⚠️ Potential future resource if rehabilitated |
| Hydro | ~3.5 GW | ⚠️ Depends on I-REC status |
| Geothermal | ~2 GW | ⚠️ Unique clean resource |
Note: The Marcos administration has expressed interest in rehabilitating the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.
Market Structure
Regulator: Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)
Model: Liberalized wholesale market (WESM); retail competition for contestable customers.
Grid Operator: NGCP (National Grid Corporation of the Philippines)
Market Operator: PEMC (Philippine Electricity Market Corporation)
EAC Infrastructure
Primary Systems:
- I-REC: International standard
- PEMC RECs: Domestic system (emerging)
Emissions Factors
| Source | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine Grid Average | ~500-600 gCO2/kWh | Location-based Scope 2 |