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...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is exploring real estate investment trust (REIT) options to unlock more value from its renewable energy projects. MGen President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Rubio said in an interview that a REIT—which allows companies to generate steady income from real...
Malacañang said President Marcos is bent on pushing for climate-smart farming as part of his administration 's efforts to modernize agriculture and strengthen food security through renewable energy solutions. The Palace cited the P100-million R.M. Tan Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in...
To fully integrate solar energy into government facilities, the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking a strong partnership with the private sector. Energy Undersecretary Felix Fuentebella stated on Wednesday, Aug. 6, that private institutions are needed to achieve the full installation of solar...
In line with its 40th anniversary, SM Supermalls has unveiled the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system on a commercial building in the country at SM City Fairview, reinforcing its commitment toward environmental sustainability and corporate resilience. This is a significant contribution...
Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) is set to commence commercial operations at its San Jose Solar Power Plant (SJSPP) in Nueva Ecija on Aug. 1, following approvals from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). PGEC...
The Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) reassured its commitment to collaborate with the energy sector to achieve the electrification and energy security goals mentioned by President Marcos in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a statement, PIPPA expressed its...
