THE Board of Investments (BoI) said Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd.’s (NREI) solar power plant in Calabanga, Camarines Sur was declared operational in September, making it the first project in the region to launch after having gone through the green lane expedited-permit process.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday said it is considering relocating its power lines underground to address dangling wires and overhead cables.

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has reached the 8-million subscriber mark last October 29, a top official of the power distribution utility firm said.

BACOLOD CITY–This highly urbanized city will harness a total capacity of 1,340 kilowatts (KW) in solar power to energize the Bacolod City Government Center as well as other public buildings in 15 villages to reduce electricity costs.

Consumer group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (Nasecore) criticized the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) recent order for its alleged failure to protect consumers regarding Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) rate reset.

MANILA, Philippines — Wind and solar power developments dominate the Department of Energy’s (DOE) list of indicative generation projects over the next decade.

MANILA – The Department of Energy assured consumers that prices of electricity generated from renewable energy will remain affordable for Filipinos.

MANILA, Philippines — Power projects with a total capacity of 14,022.55 megawatts (MW) are expected to reinforce the national grid by 2030, more than half of which will come from renewables.

First Gen Corp. applied for a 25-year permit to operate and maintain (POM) its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Batangas City with the Department of Energy.

Coastal Renewable Energy Technology Center (CRETC) and German firm Ammonit GmbH strengthened their collaboration, with a shared vision to bring world-standard wind resource assessment products to the Philippine wind energy industry.