SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) has commenced the construction preparations for Terra Solar Philippines, Inc.'s solar project in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. In a statement on Monday, Jan. 1, SPNEC said it began clearing the site for the 3,500-hectare solar project, which will be owned by its subsidiary...
To overcome backlog on system impact studies (SIS) for targeted massive renewable energy (RE) installations as well as for other power projects in the country, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has enforced processes on the accreditation of third party-entities that will aid system operator...
Motolite, the leading and most trusted battery brand in the Philippines, is also being recognized as among the country’s most eco-friendly energy users with its continued shift to sustainable solar panels in powering its manufacturing and retail facilities. Motolite has already installed...
ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail electricity arm of ACEN, has garnered international recognition for its innovative marketing campaign launched earlier this year. Its hero video, "Fireflies," has won the prestigious Gold Award in the Stevie International Business Awards for...
The Belenos Energy Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of ACEN Corp., signed an agreement for the acquisition of shares in companies that provide solar power to telecom towers and industrial facilities. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 27, ACEN said that Belenos has...
Renewable energy developer-firm PAVI Green of the Villar group has cemented partnerships with its affiliate Vista Malls and All Home Luzon branches for the provision of solar-generated electricity to these establishments. In a statement to the media, the Villar RE firm indicated that it will be...
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) is taking steps to ensure that it continues to reduce its carbon footprint, not just with the vehicles on the road but all the way back to how they’re built. TMP has signed a Retail Supply Contract (RSC) with a local supplier to provide green-backed...
The action taken by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on allowing banks to expand green financing facilities is expected to accelerate renewable energy (RE) installations in the country that will usher in comprehensive decarbonization of the Philippine economy moving forward. As cited by Energy...
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation is planning to sell up to P12.94 billion of its shares through a planned initial public offering (IPO) in March next year to fund its capital expenditures and pipeline development. In its preliminary prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos wooed Asian countries and Japan to invest in the Philippines, stressing that the country needs more of it. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) During his intervention at the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) on Monday, Dec. 18, Marcos invited AZEC partners to...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is scheduling public consultations on the proposed regulatory review and enforcement of rules that will directly impact consumers’ pockets as well the overall business viability of the power industry. The industry regulator apprised all relevant stakeholders...
Ayala-led ACEN Corporation has firmed up a deal with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to raise P11 billion worth of sustainability-linked term loan facility that will partly bankroll the company’s solar projects. The loan, according to ACEN, will carry...
