The Negros Occidental provincial government plans to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with a total capacity of 1,270 kilowatts (KW) across seven main facilities of the Capitol this year. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson highlighted that this shift to solar energy is expected to save the province between 132,080 and 158,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) monthly. An […]
The Philippines faces an overwhelming waste management challenge. With its growing population and urbanization, waste production has soared, resulting in overfilled landfills and environmental degradation. At the same time, the country grapples with energy shortages, particularly in rural areas. Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technology presents a promising solution to address both issues, offering an innovative approach to […]
In December 2020, the Department of Energy (DOE) imposed a moratorium on coal power plants. Yet there are still reports of coal plant developments. What does this mean? Read on as we define and clear up misconceptions about the coal moratorium. Context When the moratorium was issued, the country was reeling from regular power outages. […]
Nordeco and its supporters are persistently disseminating false information and disinformation following the positive development of the committee report on the substitution bill aimed at expanding the franchise area of the Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light). ERC’s Statement and Conditions for Potential Increase During the committee hearings, Nordeco and its supporters highlighted the […]
Cebu is set for expansion, with the local government’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation ensuring its continued prominence in the Philippines’ economy. But according to projections from the Department of Energy (DOE), Cebu’s energy demand is expected to reach approximately 1,400 MW by 2026 and exceed available supply by 2027, unless additional baseload power […]
In recent years, Cebu City has increasingly been seen as a top alternative to Silicon Valley. As a rapidly growing hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, it’s gaining global attention for its potential to become a major player in the tech industry. Explore why this dynamic city is being recognized as a future leader on the […]
According to an Indonesian official, economic growth can occur without increasing emissions if there are fair and equitable expectations between developed and developing countries. At the Coaltrans Asia 2024 conference, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs, emphasized the need for countries with greater capacity to rapidly intensify their efforts […]
Offshore renewable energy is a rapidly growing industry with great potential for reducing the world’s reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating the effects of climate change. Ocean- and lake-based energy-generating technology have been around for a while now, but the Philippines has only recently started dipping its toes into this sea of new possibilities. Over […]
Among the various renewable energy sources available, it is wind that is gaining traction in the Visayas. There is a flurry of wind energy activity in the region, with new undertakings as well as expansion projects underway. If the 37 indicative projects listed on the Department of Energy’s website as of June 2024 are anything […]
With growing concerns about climate change, air pollution, and fossil fuel dependence, many regard electric vehicles (EVs) as a pivotal technology for a greener future. Now that the Philippines has relaxed its policies on EV taxes, and with more and more local government units showing support for EVs, public EV fleets and private EV companies […]
