The Philippine government should first pass a law before pushing for the construction of nuclear power plants in the country, Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel said on Tuesday. “Wala po tayong problema...
The Philippines is looking into the possibility of utilizing nuclear power as it is a productive and reliable energy source with lower costs and emissions, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said. This view...
The Manila Electric Co. (MERALCO)’s liquefied natural gas entry in the power sector and its project in partnership with Osaka Gas Co. could be moved back to as far as 2020 while waiting...
Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors Inc. is exploring the possibility of investing in the Philippines’ batter storage space, a Manila Electric Company (Meralco) official said. Meralco Senior Vice President Alfredo Panlilio told...
With the Philippines hosting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear summit this week, the Department of Energy (DOE) said they will not discriminate against any technology that will help the country achieve reliable and affordable...
Amid pending applications for solar power plants, the Department of Energy (DOE) has not yet responded to the National Renewable Energy Board’s request to install 500 megawatts (MW) each for solar and...
The Philippine Energy Plan for 2016 through 2030 will be guided by “nine strategic directions,” with the aim to link the Mindanao grid to Luzon and Visayas, the Department of Energy (DoE) said....
The Philippine Solar Power Alliance (PSPA) has asked the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to correct the payment scheme for homeowners with solar rooftop facilities exporting excess power to grid. Through a position...
The House of Representatives is pushing for a Smart Grid Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill for the modernization of the Philippines’ electric grid infrastructure and better baseline information and energy consumption collection....
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is set to launch its P382.86 million upgraded distribution system to be incorporated into its decade-long Smart Grid program to begin next year. The project, approved by...
