Power shift
Energy is vital for countries seeking to power and sustain economic growth. But as the world feels the heat of climate change, the energy industry is under pressure to undertake a major transition. Somehow, it must find ways to ensure that consumption can continue without interruption but with far fewer negative consequences for the environment.
Expert asks for frequent adjustment of electricity prices
HÀ NỘI — Electricity prices should be adjusted more frequently to better promote market competitiveness, said Trần Đình Long, Vice President of the Vietnam Electricity Association. Long spoke at a seminar on electricity retail prices yesterday in Hà Nội, saying: “There should be more adjustments of prices than now. The adjustment of electricity prices after two […]
Vietnam operates 24,300 rooftop solar power projects
Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 24,300 rooftop solar power projects with a total capacity of 465.8 MWp have been installed and put into operation by early March, according to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN). The group said its National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) mobilized 1.8 kWh of electricity from renewable energy projects in the first two months of 2020, […]
Young PAP launches position paper on climate change outlining six areas for improvement
SINGAPORE – The youth wing of the People’s Action Party (PAP) on Thursday (March 5) released a position paper on climate change which outlined six areas that Singapore could improve on in its sustainability drive. The suggestions outlined in the 20-page paper tackle various aspects of climate change, which the authors say will led to warming […]
Malaysian Home Buyers Keen On Solar Solutions And Smart Cooling
“The majority (63%) of Malaysians are thinking ahead and prioritising environmentally sustainable features, with solar panels (70%), smart cooling systems (59%) and pollution-absorbing interiors (40%) highest in demand,” says Sheldon Fernandez, Country Manager, PropertyGuru Malaysia.
First Gen unit eyes to start LNG terminal construction in May
Lopez-led First Gen Corp.’s wholly-owned unit FGEN LNG Corp. aims to start the construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas terminal in its Batangas City complex in May. In a disclosure with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday, First Gen said FGEN LNG has already filed its application for a Permit to Construct, Expand, Rehabilitate and Modify […]
ERC approves Meralco’s solar power supply deal
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the power supply agreement (PSA) jointly applied for by the country’s largest power distribution utility Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Solar Philippines Tanauan Corp. (SPTC). In its decision promulgated on Feb. 28, the commission said it had approved the applicable rate applied for by the two entities at P5.39 […]
AboitizPower unit mulls rooftop solar project in LPU-Davao
LISTED AboitizPower Corp. and the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU)-Davao signed a memorandum of agreement to explore the development of a rooftop solar project within the university. Under the binding accord signed by AboitizPower unit AboitizPower Distributed Renewables Inc. (APX) and LPU-Davao, APX will install, operate and maintain rooftop solar panels with a capacity of […]
