The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted a feed – in – tariff (FIT) rate of P8.69 per kilowatt – hour (kWh) to 16 solar projects that were endorsed by the Department...
The Manila Electic Co. (Meralco) is set to launch its newest solar subsidiary this week that will install solar power rooftop solutions in commercial, industrial and residential sectors. The new subsidiary will...
Phinma Energy Corp. has subscribed to the preferred shares of its renewable energy subsidiary Trans-Asia Renewable Energy Corp. (TAREC) to boost the latter’s capital base. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the suspension in all activities inside the SMC Consolidated Power Corp. (SMCCPC) coal-fired power plant in Bataan following a reported dangerous ash...
Residents under the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) may see a reduction in power rates this month following lower generation charge – the biggest fraction in electricity bills. “We may see the possibility...
The Department of Energy has cleared five power projects with around 500 megawatts (MW) in capacity for grid impact studies (GIS) at the end of November 2016. Data from the DOE showed...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is ready to provide around P300 million in calamity funds to damaged assets and facilities of electric cooperatives (ECs) in the aftermath of Typhoon Nina, an official...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded renewable energy contracts for eight hydropower sites and two geothermal areas auctioned under the second open and competitive selection process (OCSP 2) Six companies won...
Aside from higher electricity rates, Luzon grid will lose about 1, 850 megawatts (MW) when the Malampaya project undergoes maintenance on January 28 to February 16, a Department of Energy (DOE) official...
With over 700, 000 households still without electricity, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said power to all Typhoon Nina-hit areas will be restored today. “We expect a full restoration by...
