Philippines Aims to Be Southeast Asia's Offshore Wind Powerhouse
The Philippines is actively pursuing a leadership role in offshore wind power across Southeast Asia, aiming for over three gigawatts of capacity and positioning itself as a center of excellence. However, infrastructure development challenges are impacting timelines.
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