DOE Targets 25 GW New Renewable Capacity by 2035

The scale of the plan

The Department of Energy has advanced a 10-year Green Energy Auction (GEA) plan targeting 25 GW of new renewable capacity by 2035. The plan includes GEA-6 through GEA-9 auction rounds scheduled for 2026 and 2027, covering solar, onshore wind, floating solar, and rooftop solar across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

For the 2027-2028 delivery window, the DOE targets at least 3,200 MW of solar (excluding floating solar) and 85 MW of rooftop solar. An additional 5,565 MW of capacity is targeted for delivery from 2028 to 2035. These targets build on the 25% renewable energy share already achieved, working toward the national goals of 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040.

What this means for solar prices

Large-scale solar auctions drive competition among developers, which pushes down the cost per kilowatt for everyone. As more solar capacity comes online, equipment costs fall, installation expertise grows, and financing options expand. For homeowners, this means the cost per kW will continue to decrease — making solar more accessible every year.

The 85 MW rooftop solar target under GEA-7 is particularly relevant for homeowners and businesses, as it signals government support for distributed solar — the kind installed on rooftops rather than in large solar farms.

What this means for you

• More solar supply means lower equipment costs over time
• Government support for rooftop solar is growing — expect more incentives
• The cost per kW will continue to decrease as the market matures
• Now is a good time to invest — prices are already competitive and will only improve

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