United Arab Emirates state energy firm Masdar has signed a $15 billion renewable energy deal with the Philippines to develop solar, wind and battery energy storage systems, providing it with up to 1 gigawatt of clean power by 2030.

Masdar, the United Arab Emirates' clean energy provider, has announced its entry into the Philippines renewables market, with agreements to develop 1GW of clean energy projects.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also known as Masdar, has made its first major foray into the Philippines’ renewables market, with the has signed a $15bn deal to develop solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems.

UAE state-owned renewable energy firm Masdar announced on Tuesday plans to create a new solar and battery energy facility that will deliver 1 gigawatt of uninterrupted clean power and is expected to cost around $6 billion.