MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted certificates of authority (COAs) to more than 29 gigawatts of wind and geothermal projects, clearing the way for pre-development activities.

MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) plans to begin a study with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on the adoption of small modular reactors (SMR) within the first quarter, the company said in a disclosure to the local bourse on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines — Average prices in the country’s Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) declined to multi-year lows last year amid rising renewable energy capacity and improving supply margins.

Manila Electric Co. aims to advance its nuclear energy roadmap in 2026 through the completion of technical studies and the selection of sites for the country’s first pioneer plant, a company executive said.

MANILA, Philippines — A pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor has tapped the Lopez family’s First Gen Corp. to power its two facilities in Metro Manila with renewable energy.

Vivant Energy Corp., the power arm of Cebu-based conglomerate Vivant Corp., has secured a 15-year power supply agreement to provide an additional dependable electricity source for Siquijor Island’s growing energy demand.

MANILA, Philippines — Despite its energy transition efforts, the Philippines is projected to remain one of Southeast Asia’s largest coal consumers through 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. one of Southeast Asia’s largest coal consumers through 2030, according to the International Energy Agency.

MANILA – The bid to ensure the availability of clean and sustainable power gained traction this year as the Department of Energy (DOE) pursued programs that encourage more investments into renewable energy (RE).

THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it formalized a new competitive selection framework for the awarding of renewable energy service contracts (RESCs).

ACEN Corp. said Monday it achieved 100-percent renewable energy generation across its portfolio earlier this year, completing a strategic transition from fossil fuels.