The Philippines’ coal consumption continues to rise, driven by growing power demand despite the government’s push for renewable energy. In a report by the Philippine Star, the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated...
The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) expects the solar energy industry to develop in 2025 further driven by rapid installations that support the country’s decarbonization goals. In a report by...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has implemented amendments to its rate-setting resolution for privately owned electricity distributors to address delays in resetting distribution rates, starting with Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). In a...
The Philippines has the potential to carve a niche in commercial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing as part of the global EV supply chain, industry regulators and officials said, leveraging public utility vehicle...
Renewable energy (RE) developers are urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to implement policies and regulatory measures introduced in the sector, emphasizing their importance for long-term energy security and attracting investments. In...
The regional capital of Tacloban and its nearby towns faced a 10-hour blackout as the new year arrived, caused by a damaged power line under the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has raised the installation target for pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) projects to 4,250 megawatts (MW), which would take place in the third round of the green energy auction...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will reschedule the release of the ceiling price for run-of-river (ROR) hydro, which is part of the third round of the Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP). Philippine...
Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) is set to end 2024 on a strong note, with electricity sales surpassing targets, paving the way for a robust 2025. In a report by Philippine Star, MERALCO...
AboitizPower’s joint venture with Norway firm Scatec, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) has partnered with GEDI China Energy to develop the battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Magat hydroelectric power plant...
