The local government of Bugallon in Pangasinan, through Mayor Priscilla Espino, greenlighted PetroGreen Energy Corp.’s 25 megawatts (MW) solar power project. The Yuchengo-led firm said that the project, which will be located in a 25-hectare site in barangay Salomague Sur, is set to start...
In an effort to reduce operational expenses, San Andres Aqua Culture Corp. (Sanacor) has integrated solar power into its shrimp farms in Sarangani, Mindanao, with the aim of lowering electricity costs. Shawna Velasco, Sanacor engineer supervisor, said solar’s contribution to the total electricity...
Solar Tanauan Corp.’s solar power plants are set to be Batangas and Cavite’s new renewable energy source. The solar plants of Tanauan, Batangas, and Maragondon, Cavite are expected to hold a gross capacity of 140 megawatts. It was estimated that 84,000 households will be powered by...
Ayala-led ACEN Corporation has secured government approval to ramp up its energy storage venture as a technology coupling to its 720-megawatt(ac) New England solar farm venture in Australia. In a statement to the media, ACEN Australia said that state-government of New South Wales (NSW) gave a...
If Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos would have his way, he would have all government offices use solar energy as a way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. For this purpose, Marcos filed last March 15 House Bill (HB) No.7625, titled, "The Solar Energy in National Government Offices...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. welcomed the P18-billion 440-megawatt (MW) peak Isabela Solar Power Project, seen to boost the administration's renewable energy thrust and local job generation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Communications...
The answer lies within our world’s developing nations By Poch Eulalia ANNIHILATION Bethesda’s Fallout video game series all take place in a post-apocalyptic world where players must survive the nuclear wastelands with whatever resources they can find The post-apocalyptic genre has become quite...
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has turned over around P45 million worth of project which uses solar power in the irrigation system for farmers in Surigao del Norte. In a statement, NIA Caraga Regional Manager, June S. Plaza sad the project was turned over to the Sta. Paz Farmer...
Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels Fruits and vegetables are perishable agricultural products. Agricultural products should be immediately transported to the nearest market to ensure freshness and prevent unwanted food waste. According to the United Nations, about 40 percent of food produced in...
Integrating renewable energy production in farming provides several benefits for farmers and the environment. Installing solar panels in fields enables farmers to harvest solar energy alongside their crops. Agrivoltaic farming, the practice of growing crops underneath solar panels, is already...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P254-million loan to renewable energy firm Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. (UEP) to spur investments in the sector amidst rising demand. UEP, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor, offers renewable energy and energy...
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela -- San Ignacio Energy Resources Development Corporation (‘San Ignacio’) which is part of the Nextnorth Energy group is developing over 450 Megawatts of solar PV and hydro projects in northern Luzon in a business venture that’s expected to provide employment to roughly...
