Emerging Power Inc. has rebranded as NAC Energy Inc., aligning the company with parent Nickel Asia Corp. as it shifts from a solar power developer into a multi-technology power generation platform, the company said Sunday.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) and Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative (PELCO I) have broken ground on a 41-megawatt peak (MWp) solar facility paired with a 53-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system in Magalang, Pampanga.
MANILA, Philippines — Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects energy sales to pick up in the remaining months of 2026, driven by strong electricity demand amid the El Niño weather phenomenon.
FAST Logistics Group and Chiongbian Group have partnered with Jin Navitas Electric Corp. (JNEC) to supply electricity to 10 facilities under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), supporting their shift toward cleaner and more cost-efficient power.
The Department of Energy plans to launch a dedicated renewable energy auction for off-grid island communities to replace costly diesel generation and reduce electricity subsidies paid by consumers nationwide, officials said.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is intent on crafting rules on the gas price benchmark for mid-merit natural gas auction.
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) underscored the need for greater investment in reliable baseload power generation and stronger support from local government units (LGUs) as the Visayas faces rising electricity demand and limited local generating capacity.
MANILA, Philippines — The growing data center sector in the Philippines may further strain Filipinos’ electricity supply if the government fails to implement policies to arrest potential price shocks, according to the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2).
ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) — The Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) supports the plan of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to immediately amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) and the possible removal of system loss charges and their value-added tax (VAT) being passed on to electricity consumers.
End-user electricity rates in the Philippines stand among the highest in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the broader region, creating a persistent structural disadvantage for domestic businesses while placing a heavy burden on household welfare, according to the World Bank’s latest Philippine Economic Update.