ERC enhances grid regulation through energy storage training

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has strengthened its technical and regulatory competencies by conducting a training session on Energy Storage Systems (ESS) on Oct. 24, 2025.

Themed “Future-Proofing the Philippine Grid: Institutionalizing Battery Energy Storage System and Integrated Renewable Energy and Storage System Technologies,” the program focused on the potential of ESS to modernize the country’s energy infrastructure.

The training aimed to deepen the ERC’s understanding of emerging storage technologies as the energy sector shifts toward decarbonization and grid flexibility.

Personnel from various ERC departments participated in the session, which was facilitated by the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA).

The session featured four main components: an overview of ESS deployment in the Philippines, identification of regulatory gaps, review of global best practices, and policy recommendations for implementation.

ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan underscored the importance of institutional readiness in responding to evolving energy technologies.

“We need to act fast and keep up with developments in the energy sector,” Juan said.

“We must level up our practice for better regulation so we can cater to what is needed of us and, ultimately, promote the interests of our consumers,” he added.

The ERC’s capacity-building efforts align with broader energy transition goals to integrate renewables, ensure energy security, and promote consumer protection through responsive regulation.