MANILA, Philippines — The $16-billion project designed to integrate power grids of ASEAN member states is set to take center stage next year as the Philippines assumes chairmanship of the regional bloc.
Energy is development. All countries and economies that have developed fast have abundant energy supply to power and sustain their household and industrial needs. Nuclear energy has been used by many industrialized countries since the 60s or earlier as part of their energy mix. In 1966 or six decades ago, these countries already have at…
Iloilo City’s distribution utility is quietly making a big difference at a time when rising electricity costs and environmental issues affect many communities.
MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGen), the power generation subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia-based energy developer ACWA Power to jointly explore solar power development opportunities in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia.
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is seeing bright prospects with the commercial launch of its massive solar farm in Cagayan, further strengthening its foothold in Luzon.
Engineering fabricator Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila Inc. (AG&P) expressed interest in providing crucial support services for the Philippines’ burgeoning offshore wind (OSW) sector.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to release the winning bidders of the third Green Energy Auction Round (GEA-3) next week, pending the Energy Secretary’s signature, a DOE official said.
SEMICONDUCTOR manufacturer Allegro Microsystems Philippines, Inc. has renewed its power supply agreement with MPower, the retail electricity supply unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), to support its shift to 100% renewable energy.
System-wide average prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) declined by P0.51 per kilowatt-hour, or 11.2 percent, in May 2025 on higher supply margins despite increased demand.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has called on generation companies (GenCos) to ensure their facilities can provide backup power when necessary.