Sembcorp enters Philippine renewable energy race with solar investment
Sembcorp Industries announced on Jan. 31 that it has acquired 100% of the shares in Puente Al Sol for a total of SGD 105 million (about USD 77.6 million), marking its strategic entry into the highly competitive solar energy market in the Philippines. This move is part of Sembcorp’s ongoing expansion in the Southeast Asian […]
Government announces launch of massive solar project to meet growing demand: ‘A steady and reliable power supply’
The world’s biggest solar power and battery project just kicked off construction in the Philippines, marking a major step toward a clean energy-dominated future in Southeast Asia, reported Clean Technica. This massive project will bring stable, affordable power to millions while cutting air pollution.
Php 4.13T of RE investments gain momentum via green lane certificate
Renewable energy (RE) projects are poised to remain a key driver of investments in the Philippines, with the Board of Investments (BOI) already processing 24 new applications under its expedited Green Lane initiative this year.
Reduce Carbon Footprint, 40 Percent Percent Of MIND ID Operations Use Renewable Energy
JAKARTA – BUMN Holding Indonesian Mining Industry, MIND ID, consistently reduces carbon footprint to achieve the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (Enhanced NDC) target by 2030.
Addressing trade barriers key to unlocking USD 788M solar export market, investments
The Philippines can tap a USD 788.4-million export market for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules if it can address non-tariff barriers, according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc.
2 Cebu island public schools get solar power system
CEBU CITY – Teachers and students in Pangan-an Elementary and High School, a remote island village in Lapu-Lapu City, now enjoy free electricity through a solar power system installed by Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, the private operator of Mactan Cebu International Airport.
EVM, Solarvest and PECC2 forge strategic partnership to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Vietnam
Vietnam-based Saigon Jim Brother’s Corporation (EVM), Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2) have forged strategic partnership to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Vietnam through the new direct power purchase agreement mechanism (DPPA) via national grid.
500kV transmission line from Laos energized
The Monsoon-Thanh My 500kV transmission line project’s section in the Vietnamese territory was successfully energized on Thursday evening, according to the Vietnam Electricity’s (EVN) Power Project Management Board 2 (EVNPMB2).
