Hanoi, Oct. 30 -- The Philippines is accelerating offshore wind development with an ambition to become a leading hub for the industry in Southeast Asia, while exploring opportunities to export electricity and attract investment in the renewable energy technology supply chain.
Speaking on the sidelines of Singapore International Energy Week on October 28, Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the country has some of the region's largest offshore wind resources and is pushing to bring more than 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity into commercial operation in the coming years.
The Philippines aims not only to develop its first offshore wind projects but also to become a regional centre for research, technology development and services for t...