Electric Vehicle Imports in the Philippines Benefit from Expanded Zero-Tariff Rates
On May 15, 2024, the National Economic and Development Board (NEDA) of the Philippines approved an extension of the most-favored-nation (MFN) zero-tariff rate on more battery electric vehicles (EVs) and components. In addition, it upheld the decision to impose a temporary MFN zero-tariff import rate on 34 battery EV products until 2028. These temporary rates were first […]
PetroGreen And Isuzu Collaborate On 3 MW Rooftop Solar Installation In Laguna, The Philippines
PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC), led by the Yuchengco group, and Isuzu Autoparts Manufacturing Corporation (IAMC) have signed a contract for a significant rooftop solar installation. The project, with a capacity of 3.002-megawatt peak (MWp), will be installed at IAMC’s manufacturing facility in Laguna and is set to commence in the third quarter of 2024, with […]
LNG’s safety, reliability highlighted as Philippines pursues energy transition
As the Philippines pushes its transition to cleaner energy sources, a noted LNG specialist underscores the crucial role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in ensuring energy security and environmental sustainability.
DOE: government records P400M energy savings in Q1
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government’s implementation of energy efficiency measures has generated savings of about Php 400 million for the first quarter of the year.
PH continues to accelerate RE initiatives to meet 2040 targets
The Philippines is continuously pushing for renewable energy (RE) to combat the increasing coal dominance in the country’s energy mix.
430,000 Meralco customers experience power interruptions amid ‘Carina’
Around 430,000 Meralco customers have experienced power interruptions on Wednesday due to the combined effects of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) and the southwest monsoon.
Philippines’ President Marcos Outlines Strategies To Combat High Electricity Costs And Power Shortages
In his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reassured the public that his administration is actively working to tackle the high cost of electricity in the Philippines.
HDF Energy plans hydrogen power plant deployments in the Philippines
Hydrogéne de France (HDF Energy) will deploy its multi-MW Renewstable hydrogen plants in the Philippines, aimed at decarbonising the country’s power sector.
