Philippines, Korea Boost Clean Energy Collaboration

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea have launched the 2024/25 Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) to strengthen cooperation on clean energy solutions.

The initiative includes Korean energy institutions such as KEEI, KAIST, KOTRA, and KHNP.

The program will focus on electric vehicle infrastructure, renewable energy integration, battery storage, and nuclear energy development.

DOE Undersecretary Alessandro O. Sales said the program will help shape policies and implement innovative energy solutions to support the country’s energy transition and sustainability goals.

“Through the KSP, we aim to gain invaluable insights and best practices that will help us craft policies, strengthen our institutions, and implement innovative energy solutions that respond to our country’s evolving energy landscape,” Sales said.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the collaboration allows the Philippines to benefit from Korea’s advancements in smart grids, battery technologies, and nuclear power.

Gatchalian added that Korea can gain insights from the Philippines’ expertise in geothermal and pumped-storage hydropower.

“Both our countries envision a greener, more sustainable future,” Gatchalian said. “This Knowledge Sharing Program provides an opportunity for mutual learning — Korea can benefit from the Philippines’ longstanding expertise in geothermal and pumped-storage hydropower, while we can gain valuable insights from Korea’s advancements in smart grids, battery technologies, and nuclear energy.”

The Philippines has submitted three key proposals under KSP.

The proposals focus on accelerating electric vehicle adoption, integrating floating solar and smart grid technologies, and strengthening clean energy capacity-building.

Korea’s support will provide technical assistance and policy guidance to help the Philippines achieve its target of 35% renewable energy by 2030.

AEDC Chairman Yoon Sukhun called the program a testament to the enduring partnership between the two nations.