PEZA Secures Renewable Energy FDI from Poland Visit

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has secured significant foreign direct investment (FDI) leads in renewable energy and clean technology during a recent investment roadshow in Poland, marking a step forward in the country’s green infrastructure development strategy.

The investment mission, held in Warsaw and Gdansk, attracted strong interest from Polish companies and international consortiums in sectors including renewable energy, data centers, and advanced water technologies.

Organized in collaboration with the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), the Philippine Embassy in Poland, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Berlin, the roadshow aimed to boost ecozone competitiveness while aligning with global trends in sustainability and digital innovation.

One of the most promising outcomes is a planned EUR 60-million (approx. PHP 3.8 billion) investment by a consortium of Polish, American, and Filipino investors to build a data center powered by renewable energy and integrated with water desalination technology in Camarines Norte.

The group is also considering the development of similar facilities in two other ecozone locations across the Philippines, signaling confidence in the country’s evolving infrastructure and renewable energy capabilities.

“These developments highlight the growing role of renewable energy and green technology in attracting high-impact, future-ready investments to the Philippines,” PEZA said in a statement following the mission.

The delegation also showcased a green tech startup that has pioneered an advanced air and water purification system using photocatalytic membranes, which is currently being tested on a farm in Mindanao.

The startup is now exploring the feasibility of establishing a manufacturing base in the Philippines, targeting both local adoption and exports to other Southeast Asian markets.

The PEZA-led visit comes amid heightened diplomatic and trade activity between the Philippines and the European Union, including ongoing free trade agreement negotiations under the Marcos administration.

“These efforts are crucial in driving long-term investments and export competitiveness,” said Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, emphasizing the government’s focus on sustainable economic growth.

PEZA currently hosts more than 300 EU-affiliated companies, including one Polish firm operating in the IT and business process management (BPM) sector, with total investments from the bloc exceeding PHP 400 billion and supporting over 500,000 jobs nationwide.

By attracting renewable energy and digital infrastructure investments, PEZA aims to modernize its ecozone framework and position the Philippines as a key player in the global transition to clean energy and sustainable industrial development.

For Filipino communities, these potential investments promise new jobs, improved water access, and lower energy costs, especially in regions like Camarines Norte and Mindanao that stand to benefit from infrastructure upgrades.

Economic analysts also view these developments as a vote of confidence in the country’s green industrial push and a sign that eco-friendly FDI can complement traditional sectors to future-proof the Philippine economy.