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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Philippine Department of Energy plans to increase renewable energy supply including nuclear power through small modular reactors to meet soaring electricity demand projected to outpace supply growth. The government targets 35% renewable energy in the power mix by 2030 and aims to have nuclear energy deployed within 10 years.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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The Philippine energy shift signals openings for founders developing nuclear and renewable energy tech. You can engage early in licensing and infrastructure support as the government accelerates nuclear power and renewables to address supply shortfall.
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