Philippines’ Lopez Group installing 40MW of battery storage at geothermal power plants
A renewable energy subsidiary of the Philippine conglomerate Lopez Group has contracted for the deployment of battery energy storage system (BESS) resources at three geothermal sites in the country.
DOE eyes 9 ports for wind energy dev’t
MANILA -The Department of Energy (DOE) is looking to redevelop nine ports scattered across the country to serve as integration ports that will house materials needed for offshore wind development as the government anticipates higher investor interest in the renewable energy.
Rapid delivery of renewable energy to curb high power rates
MANILA – A more rapid deployment of renewable energy is among the game-changing reforms the energy sector needs to alleviate the burden of high power rates on consumers, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday.
Philippines strives to regain position as 2nd largest geothermal power producer
During the 4th Philippine International Geothermal Conference held in Manila, Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Rowena Cristin Guevara stated that the agency hopes for the country to regain its spot and the country with the 2nd largest installed geothermal power generation capacity.
Marcos urged to extend suspension of pass-through charges to electricity bills
MANILA, Philippines — A consumer advocacy group asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to halt the imposition of pass-through charges on electricity bills, aligning with his recent decision to suspend pass-through fees levied by local government units on motor vehicles carrying goods or merchandise.
Hefty gasoline price rollback next week, increase for diesel
MANILA, Philippines — A mixed movement in pump prices is expected next week, with gasoline poised for a hefty rollback while diesel could see a slight increase.
DOE pushes for RE-centered Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) during the 3rd Quarter Regional Development Council (RDC) 6 meeting revealed that Western Visayas is poised as the Renewable Energy (RE) center of the country with a total of 113 renewable energy service contracts already awarded.
BlueFloat Meets With Local Governments In The Northern Philippines To Present Plans For Offshore Windfarm Projects
Spanish wind power developer BlueFloat Energy is set to build an offshore wind farm in a location bordering the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan Valley in the north of the Philippines. Though the precise location is yet to be determined, the “pin drops” at the town of Claveria in province of Cagayan some 608 […]
