| Product Code: ETC8839691 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Philippines saw a significant rise in distributed solar power generation import shipments in 2024, with top exporting countries being Austria, USA, China, Japan, and Taiwan. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.26% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the expanding demand for solar power solutions. Moreover, the remarkable growth rate of 272.02% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a rapid acceleration in the adoption of distributed solar power in the Philippines.

Distributed solar PV systems are expanding across rooftops in residential, commercial, agricultural, and public buildings. Favorable net-metering policies, declining PV costs, and sustainability goals support the market. Growth is strongest in Luzon and major urban centers, though rural uptake requires improved financing and technical support.
Solar power generation systems distributed across residential, commercial, and industrial users see rapid growth due to decreasing solar panel costs and supportive government policies. Off-grid solar solutions for remote communities enhance market opportunities. Integration with battery storage and smart controls is a growing trend.
The distributed solar market struggles with regulatory delays and bureaucratic hurdles in permits and grid interconnection. Initial system costs remain a barrier for residential and commercial users. Grid stability issues caused by intermittent solar power generation also require sophisticated management solutions.
Distributed solar power generation represents a high-growth area with strong government backing for renewable energy targets. Investment in solar panel manufacturing, installation services, and financing solutions addresses residential, commercial, and rural electrification markets. Offering integrated energy storage and management systems enhances value propositions.
Solar power is strongly promoted by the Philippine government through policies such as the Renewable Energy Act and Net Metering regulations. These policies encourage decentralized solar installations via incentives, simplified interconnection procedures, and support for community-based solar projects, contributing to the countrys clean energy targets.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Installation, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Government incentives and policies supporting renewable energy adoption |
4.2.2 Increasing electricity demand and high electricity prices in the Philippines |
4.2.3 Growing environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs for solar power installation |
4.3.2 Lack of grid infrastructure and grid integration challenges |
4.3.3 Regulatory uncertainties and bureaucratic hurdles |
5 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Trends |
6 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Monocrystalline (Mono-SI), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Polycrystalline (p-Si), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Amorphous Silicon (A-Si), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrated PV Cell (CVP), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market, By Installation |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Ground Mounted, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Roof-Top, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By On-Grid, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Off Grid, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market, By End-Use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenues & Volume, By Utility-Scale, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average installation cost per kW of distributed solar power generation |
8.2 Rate of growth in the number of solar power installations |
8.3 Percentage of electricity generated from distributed solar sources in the total energy mix |
8.4 Renewable energy capacity additions in the Philippines |
8.5 Level of public and private sector investments in distributed solar power projects |
9 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Opportunity Assessment, By Installation, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Distributed Solar Power Generation Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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