Author Archives: LM Staff

Philippine electric co-ops urged to fast-track renewable shift amid global energy shocks

Electric cooperatives (ECs) in the Philippines are urged to accelerate their transition to renewable energy...

SMC power arm sees no financial hit from ME war

San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) expects no adverse net financial impact from the...

New Meralco substation strengthens power supply in Cavite

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has energized a new substation in Cavite to support ever-growing electricity...

Solar powers record global renewable surge to 49% capacity in 2025 –IRENA

Solar energy led a record-breaking expansion in global renewable power capacity in 2025, driving renewables...

Heavy reliance on a few large plants exposes grid risks, says ICSC

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has flagged structural weaknesses in the country’s...

Beyond Panels: The Rise of Solar Ecosystems

Solar companies are no longer just selling panels and inverters, instead they are building full...

Fluence looking to double PH BESS footprint as energy storage demand rises

Global battery energy storage systems (BESS) provider Fluence, global leader in energy storage products, software,...

NexGen Energy deploys PHP 244M IPO proceeds as RE pipeline expands

NexGen Energy Corp. disclosed today that it has deployed PHP 244.26 million of its initial...

Gentrack: Utilities risk falling behind without digital modernization

As the Philippines accelerates its energy transition, a less visible challenge is beginning to surface...

New ERC rules aim to accelerate microgrid rollout in off-grid areas

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted a new set of rules for governing microgrid...