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..
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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..
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..
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,..
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..
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..
The Philippine Solar Power Alliance (PSPA) is pushing the government to release the parameters used to determine the eligible firms for the second round of the..
ThermaPower Inc., a subsidiary of AboitizPower Corp. has gained full control of East Asia Utilities Corp. (EAUC), adding 50-MW to bridge the gap in their 4,000-MW..
The Department of Energy (DOE) is working on renewable energy-related policies for implementation before the new administration begins, outgoing secretary Zenaida Monsada said. Monsada said..
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said they will intensify the push for renewable energy projects in order to match the rise of fossil fuels into their energy..
