The global wind industry added a record 165 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2025, marking a 40% year-on-year increase and underscoring wind power’s expanding role as a stabilizing force amid volatile fossil fuel markets, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

The Lopez Group majority has raised fresh allegations of a second “poison pill” provision in transactions between First Gen Corp. and Prime Infrastructure, adding to an ongoing dispute over the structure and terms of asset deals involving the group’s gas and hydropower businesses.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved the entry of a new solar manufacturing investment in Batangas, strengthening the country’s push to expand its renewable energy supply chain and export capacity.

PetroEnergy Resources Corporation, through its renewable arm PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC), has begun injecting power into the Luzon grid following the testing and commissioning of its 25-megawatt direct current (MWDC) Bugallon Solar Power Project (BSPP) in Pangasinan on April 18, 2026.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to launch the 7th round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-7), with a significantly expanded renewable energy allocation for Mindanao aimed at boosting investments and addressing growing power demand in the region.

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to issue an order directing the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to adopt a shorter refund process involving the P19.95 billion over-recovery of rates for the lapsed period from July 2022 to end-December 2024.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the deadline for the submission of 2025 energy compliance reports, giving businesses more time to comply as the government works to stabilize supply during the ongoing national energy emergency.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) shortened the recovery period for Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) final true-up calculation of the actual weighted average tariff (AWAT) to 24 months from 36 months, leading to a higher refund for consumers.

Electric cooperatives (ECs) in the Philippines are urged to accelerate their transition to renewable energy (RE) as global oil price volatility threatens power stability and drives up electricity cost, an expert from transition and transaction advisory firm Climate Smart Ventures (CSV) said.

San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) expects no adverse net financial impact from the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, citing its diversified portfolio and secure fuel sourcing.