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.
Philippines DOE Announces Third Round Of Green Energy Auction For Non-FIT RE Technologies
In its commitment to harnessing renewable energy (RE) resources for energy security, the Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is set to conduct the Third Round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3).
Gov’t to consider third parties in transmission projects
The government calls on the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission to consider granting third parties access to establish transmission projects.
US, PH in talks for renewable, nuclear ventures
Talks are underway between the United States and the Philippines regarding potential joint ventures in nuclear energy and renewable energy (RE).
Powering progress toward sustainable energy
As Filipinos anticipate the onset of the dry season, which is intensified by the ongoing El Niño, President Marcos has issued a crucial directive to all government entities, both at the national and local levels, emphasizing the imperative need for energy efficiency and conservation.
Off-grid power consumers face power rate hikes
Amidst rising fuel costs, the National Power Corp. (NAPOCOR) has proposed an increase in power rates in off-grid areas, which could lead some households to pay up to Php 9.7068 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), a 17.54% hike in the electric bill.
