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.
MANILA, Philippines — The government has issued rules to streamline local permits for net-metering applications to facilitate the faster rollout of the program aimed at promoting renewable energy (RE) use.
THE green energy auction (GEA) round for offshore wind could take place by the third quarter after the Energy Regulatory Commission sets the ceiling price for project developers next month, Energy Undersecretary Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo told reporters last week.
To ensure timely project execution, the Department of Energy (DOE) has tweaked the terms of reference for the Fifth Round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-5) for fixed-bottom offshore wind (OSW).
Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel has tapped First Gen Corp. for the supply of renewable energy (RE) to the 271-room upscale hotel in Makati City.
The Energy Regulatory Commission is set to issue an advisory directing power distributors and electric cooperatives to submit comprehensive data on electricity bill deposits to assess the potential impact on their operations.