Renewable energy (RE) is now the name of the game following Malacañang 's declaration of a national energy emergency. In this regard, Camarines Sur 5th district Rep Migz Villafuerte has highlighted two solar-powered irrigation projects in his province that are seen to benefit 1,854 farmers...
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) continues to expand its footprint in northern Luzon with the successful energization of its 125-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant in Pangasinan province. In a statement on Monday, April 13, CREC announced that the Citicore Solar Pangasinan (CS Pangasinan)...
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...
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...
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...
A non-government organization Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has launched a free online platform designed to help stakeholders track and expand rooftop solar technologies across the Philippines. Unveiled at an event on Tuesday, July 15, the platform, named SPECTRUM (Solar Power...
ILOILO CITY — The construction of a 62-megawatt (MW) solar power plant is underway in northern Iloilo province. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin joined executives of Jin Navitas Solaris Inc. (SOLARIS) led by Jainto Ng Jr. during the July 11 groundbreaking of Iloilo’s first...
When first introduced, solar seemed to spark suspicion, then interest. Using it for power, some feared having none at night, while others were reluctant to pay huge upfront costs for the panels. What more their maintenance, which looked technical and taxing? But burning coal has already...
Source: Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has dropped its preliminary verdict on reserve prices that will prospectively guide investors on forward decision whether or not to inject capital in the next wave of renewable energy (RE) capacities to be offered in...
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp.’s (CREC) solar unit in Pangasinan is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to develop facilities linking its solar project to the Luzon grid. In an application filing posted on the ERC website, Citicore Solar Pangasinan Inc. (CSPI) has...
To support the growth of renewable energy (RE) technologies in the country, Ayala-led ACEN Corp. believes that the ideal ratio of battery storage to solar capacity should be between 30 and 40 percent. In an ambush interview last week, Eric Francia, president and chief executive officer of ACEN,...
