MANILA, Philippines — Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) of tycoon Edgar Saavedra has partnered with China-based Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd. to bolster the development of its battery energy storage systems (BESS).

MANILA – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s (NAIA) new operator signed a partnership with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday to ensure reliable power supply at the country’s main gateway.

THE PHILIPPINES has made significant progress in its pursuit of nuclear energy, though further work is needed on its strategy, according to an assessment issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a National Grid Corp. of the Philippines’ (NGCP) P20.65 billion transmission line connecting Balaoan, La Union to Laoag City.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has strengthened its partnership with the United States to advance nuclear energy in the Philippines through a recent policy dialogue.

LOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. plans to build a 50-megawatt (MW) solar power facility in Batangas, according to its president.

The Philippines and the United States are finalizing the guiding document for regular and structured engagement in the energy sector, focusing on the deployment of renewable energy, carbon emission reduction and nuclear energy.

BUTUAN CITY – A power outage on Siargao Island that began on Dec. 1 has left thousands of residents without electricity, prompting calls for the declaration of a state of calamity.

THE Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) said it was dismayed after a House panel passed on second reading a bill that would allow Davao Light and Power Company to operate in areas that are under the jurisdiction of NORDECO.

MANILA, Philippines — Consumers of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) should expect higher transmission charges starting January next year after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the recovery of deferred reserve market payments worth over P3 billion.