To reduce congestion to the power grid and improve power availability to the communities it serves, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has implemented the use of rooftop solar power systems across its properties and nationwide network of SM Supermalls. Since its pioneering installation of solar...
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is ramping up its solar capacity as it adds nearly 70 megawatt-peak (MWp) to its portfolio. In a statement on Tuesday, March 31, CREC announced that it has energized its 69-MWp Citicore Solar Negros Occidental 2 solar power plant, which will contribute...
Renewable energy (RE) firm Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) delivered solid financial and operational growth in 2025 as it expanded its solar portfolio and optimized its capital structure. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, March 30, CREC reported a net income...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has commenced the initial dispatch of electricity from its Terra Solar development, injecting much-needed capacity into the Philippine grid as the government moves to insulate the domestic economy from volatile global fuel markets. In a statement on Monday, March 30,...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is off to a strong start with its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) program, racking up over 1,200 applications worth nearly ₱400 million in less than 24 hours after its launch on Wednesday, March 25. “The rollout of GSEL is our...
Galeries Tower weathered a Bella Belen storm to eliminate Capital1, 25-16, 25-20, 30-28, and stay in contention in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil Ecooil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday, March 24. The Highrisers needed three match-point chances before finally...
Two men were arrested for stealing solar lights and their components, including aluminum sidings, holders, plates, and battery packs, along the jogging lane in Barangay Nangka, Marikina City on Thursday morning, March 5. The Marikina City Police Station (Marikina CPS) said the theft was reported...
The Quezon City government energized the first eight public schools under its 50-school solarization program, marking a significant step forward in its climate action and sustainability efforts. The initial batch of solar-powered schools is projected to generate more than P8.5 million in annual...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is calling for more stringent grid-integration policies following the entry of the massive Terra Solar project, warning that the surge in intermittent renewable energy could jeopardize the stability of the nation’s power system. While the...
BACOLOD CITY – A bottling company is embracing renewable energy and strengthening sustainability efforts by installing solar power plants that would generate 8.34 megawatts (MW) of electricity in all 11 industrial plants nationwide. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) president Phyo Phyu...
President Marcos has vowed to improve government processes aimed at promoting and accelerating renewable energy projects. Marcos made the commitment during his visit at the Ning*Ning 6.55 megawatt project in Pasinaya Homes Prime Central in Naic, Cavite on Tuesday, Nov. 25. "On our end as the...
Aboitiz Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), the joint venture between Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables, Inc. and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), has partnered with Alphaland Corporation’s Balesin Island for the launch of a new three-hectare ground-mounted solar farm. Once completed, the 4.1...
