DOE Supports Local Manufacturing of Solar Floaters for Laguna Lake Project

The Department of Energy (DOE) has thrown its support behind local production of floating structures for what is set to become the world’s largest floating solar project on Laguna Lake. The initiative is led by SunAsia Energy in partnership with local plastic manufacturer Tayson Industries and Chinese technology firm Sungrow.

Newly appointed Energy Secretary Sharon Garin attended the signing ceremony of the supply agreement between Sungrow and Tayson Industries. She called the deal a major milestone in the country’s clean energy journey.

“This agreement shows that the Philippines is ready to lead with industrial innovation as we pursue a low-carbon future,” Garin said.

Under the agreement, Tayson Industries will establish a dedicated production line to manufacture high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floaters—platforms that hold solar panels on the water’s surface. These floaters will be used for SunAsia Energy’s large-scale project on Laguna Lake.

Sungrow, based in Hefei, China, is a global leader in floating solar systems and has already deployed gigawatt-scale projects in Asia and Europe. The company has assessed and approved Tayson Industries to meet the technical requirements of the Laguna Lake project.

HDPE floaters are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rainfall, making them ideal for the Philippines’ typhoon-prone environment.

Secretary Garin also emphasized the broader economic benefits, including local job creation, technology transfer, and industrial capacity building. “This factory will be a product of forward-looking policies, investor confidence, and international collaboration,” she added.

SunAsia Energy CEO Tetchi Capellan affirmed the company’s long-term commitment: “We remain focused on our mission to decarbonize the Philippine power sector.”