Meralco hikes power rate in May
The tight power supply in the Luzon grid during the yellow and red alerts in April has pushed electricity rates up in franchise areas of Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Meralco announced Tuesday that power rates in May increased by PHP0.4621 per kilowatt hour to PHP11.4139 per kWh from PHP10.9518 per kWh in the previous month.
Danish pair to kickstart offshore wind in the Philippines
Danish companies NIRAS and Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) have joined forces on a project to kickstart the development of offshore wind farms in the Philippines. COP designated NIRAS to conduct the local environmental impact assessments (EIA) and environmental social impact assessments (ESIAs) for the future offshore wind farm sites.
AZEC Initiative: Japan And Philippines Forge Alliance For Green Energy Solutions
In a significant step towards advancing decarbonization efforts, a delegation from Japan, led by Mr. Maeda Tadashi, Special Advisor to the Cabinet, engaged in a productive dialogue with the Philippine Secretary of Energy Raphael P.M. Lotilla.
Honda Philippines Reduces Carbon Footprint with Inauguration of Solar Power Project
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) celebrates a significant milestone in its journey towards a cleaner future with the official inauguration of its 1.056 MW rooftop solar power project. This project, initiated in collaboration with Skye Renewables, now enters its operational phase at HPI’s manufacturing plant in Tanauan, Batangas.
ACEN RES and PLDT Forge Strategic Partnership to Power 33 Facilities with Renewable Energy
In a significant move towards sustainability, ACEN RES, the retail electricity supply unit of the Ayala group, has announced a strategic collaboration with Philippine telecommunications leader PLDT Inc. (PLDT).
Aboitiz Power appoints AFRY to build 172MW solar project in Philippines
Filipino renewables operator Aboitiz Power has appointed engineering service company AFRY to construct a 172MWp solar PV plant in the Phillippines. Located in Negros Occidental in the Philippines, the Calatrava project will use fixed ground-mounted solar modules on an area of about 143 hectares.
DOE eyes 3,309MW capacity boost in 2024
The Department of Energy (DOE) anticipates a significant capacity addition of 3,309 megawatts in the country this year, including 334 megawatts from battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Philippines Partners with Norway for Clean Energy Transition
The Philippines is pushing for a greener future, aiming for 35% renewable energy by 2030. The government is partnering with Norway’s renewable energy sector, focusing on offshore wind and other emerging technologies.
