Author Archives: LM Staff
New microgrid auction round to kick off in Q2
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it will initiate the auction process for microgrid systems...
PHL solar manufacturing seen hindered by power, import costs
THE GOVERNMENT will need to address the high cost of electricity and imported materials before...
Philippines remains heavily dependent on coal power plants, says IEA
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the government’s ban on new coal-fired power plants, the Philippines remains...
Basic Energy finalizes deal with Japan’s Renova
BASIC ENERGY Corp. has finalized its joint development and shareholders’ agreement with Japanese renewable energy...
PEZA, PNOC plan off-grid industrial parks
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is working with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC)...
ERC approves P5B in NGCP transmission projects
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved four proposed transmission projects of the National Grid...
More renewable energy certificates expected this year — IEMOP
MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) is expecting a...
Singaporean RE developer eyes $300-M investment in Philippines
SINGAPORE-BASED renewable energy (RE) developer Gurīn Energy plans to invest approximately $300 million (around P17...
Meralco sees slight increase in energy sales for January
POWER distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) saw a slight increase in its energy sales volume...
Aboitiz unit to put up Negros solar power plant
South Cleanergy Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., plans to put up a 239.56-megawatt...