Fossil fuels are said to emit high levels of carbon dioxide. Calls for the discontinuity of its use has been pushed, with renewable energy being brought into the foray. But can we...
The Philippines’ location along the Pacific Ring of Fire makes the country prone to earthquakes and typhoons. It experiences an average of 20 typhoons a year, which usually results to flash floods...
Aboitiz Renewables Inc. has fully acquired the 8.8-megawatt (MW) biomass energy plant of Aseagas Corp. for P605 million, marking the company’s first venture into biomass technology. In a disclosure to the stock...
People consume energy every day. When you turn on the lights or your television, there is electricity. There is a certain standard of living humans have become accustomed to and energy contributes...
The Philippines receives an average of 5 kWh/m2 of irradiance, or solar power. Being a tropical country means it is able to receive more sunlight, which is now becoming a form...
The net metering program of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) continues to see a seven percent increase in installations due to the lower cost of electricity and solar panels, a Meralco official...
The demand for energy increases as the world’s population swells. Although there are various energy sources available, the idea of sustainable energy has been making rounds. Sustainable energy is usually long-lasting, can...
For many years, the Philippines has solely relied on imported oil and coal-fired power plants for energy. This has not only driven up electricity costs, but also our dependency to other countries....
The Department of Energy (DOE) released yesterday the drafted rules on the renewable portfolio standards (RPS), which orders power industry players to produce a part of their supply from renewable energy (RE)...
Twelve companies in Central Luzon have chosen AboitizPower for operational support under the retail competition and open access scheme (RCOA). Under the RCOA, end-users who are part of the contestable market can...
