The 49.9-megawatt Mabini Solar Power Project in Barangay San Pedro, Mabini, Pangasinan has officially broken ground, the Board of Investments (BOI) said.
OFF-GRID POWER supplier DMCI Power Corp. (DPC) is earmarking at least P2.4 billion in capital expenditure (capex) for 2026 to start construction on power projects aimed at meeting rising demand in its service areas.
Solar energy developers are warning that strained diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China could derail national decarbonization goals and threaten the livelihoods of thousands of workers.
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has launched an investigation into Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB), a social enterprise founded by businessman-turned-politician Leandro L. Leviste, over allegations of unauthorized operations and collecting fees without approval.
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it plans to introduce a new type of contract that will accelerate the development of confirmed coal deposits.
Increasing the share of renewable energy in the Philippine power generation mix has the potential to lower energy costs over time and remove a significant barrier to the country’s manufacturing sector, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) study.
The government has introduced new measures to expedite the nationwide rollout of its net-metering program by removing administrative bottlenecks and expanding financial benefits for renewable energy users.
Energy startup Saltric plans to deploy 180 units of the Marissa Turbine in Northern Luzon this year, marking a shift from pilot testing to region-wide commercial use for the locally developed hydrokinetic technology.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized the National Power Corp. (NPC) to increase a universal electricity charge to fund the electrification of remote and off-grid areas starting this February.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a second interim extension of a power purchase agreement between Manila Electric Co, (Meralco) and First Gas Power Corp. (FGPC) to ensure stable electricity supply through the 2026 dry season.