DOE taps OECD-NEA expertise to develop PH’s nuke energy
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) has tapped the expertise of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development – Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD-NEA) to help achieve its goals under the Philippine Nuclear Energy Program.
Emergency pact to ensure continuous power supply to Baguio, Benguet
BAGUIO CITY – The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) signed on Tuesday an Emergency Power Supply Agreement (EPSA) with Aboitiz Power’s subsidiary GN Power Dinginin (GNPD), ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity to its franchise areas, which is this city and the province of Benguet.
Automakers see 7% growth in EV sales this year
MANILA, Philippines — Sales of electrified vehicles (EVs) in the country are expected to track industry growth at seven percent this year, supported by the zero import tariffs on such vehicles and the rollout of new models, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI).
Feb. 25: Gasoline, diesel, kerosene up for 2nd straight week
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists should brace for a fuel price hike for the second consecutive week, starting Tuesday, February 25. Oil firms will increase gasoline prices by P0.70 per liter, diesel by P0.40 per liter and kerosene by P0.20 per liter.
PH eyes Alaska as potential liquefied natural gas source
MANILA – The Philippines is considering importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska as the Trump administration sets its sights on reviving its long-delayed USD44 billion gas pipeline project. Alaska earlier secured President Donald Trump’s backing to develop the Alaska LNG project, which can process and transport up to 20 million tons of LNG annually.
Sungrow Deploys Philippines’ First MW-Level Rapid Shutdown Project, Advancing Solar Safety
Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverter and energy storage solutions, has successfully implemented the Philippines’ first MW-level rapid shutdown project, marking a major advancement in solar safety technology. The project, a commercial and industrial (C&I) photovoltaic (PV) installation in Quezon District, Metro Manila, utilizes Sungrow’s SG125CX-P2 and SR20D-M PV rapid shutdown solutions.
EVAP Pushes for Philippine Investment in EV Battery Manufacturing Amid Growing Global Demand
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption surges across Southeast Asia, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) is advocating for global battery manufacturers to invest in the country, highlighting its rich natural resources, expanding infrastructure, and supportive regulatory policies. With nickel and cobalt—two critical materials in battery production—abundant in the Philippines, EVAP asserts that the […]
Scatec JV Secures Funding For 56 MW Battery Project In The Philippines, Construction Set To Begin
Scatec ASA and Aboitiz Power have finalized financing for their battery energy storage projects in the Philippines and are set to begin construction. The projects include a 16 MW battery system at the Magat hydropower plant (Phase 2) and a 40 MW system at the Binga hydropower plant. These battery storage systems will support the […]
