President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Ormoc City, Leyte, to check on a ₱100-million solar-powered irrigation project aimed at boosting local farming. The initiative underscores the administration’s drive to modernize agriculture by tapping renewable energy (RE), with the goal of improving crop yields and ensuring long-term food security. (Also read: Green Energy Grows in W. Visayas—But […]
On August 6, 2025, the Visayas grid, including Cebu, was placed on yellow alert as thinning reserves raised concerns over supply stability. The alert indicates that, although current demand can still be met, the system has a limited buffer to absorb unexpected breakdowns or surges in consumption. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) […]
Northern Samar is exploring a deal with Berde Renewables Inc. to address its long-standing power woes, particularly in far-flung island communities. The plan calls for installing stand-alone solar systems tailored to local demand, offering a cleaner and more reliable energy source for households long left in the dark. The Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (Norsamelco) has […]
Power demand in Western Visayas is on track to surge by nearly 50% by 2029, driven by rapid economic and infrastructure growth. According to the Regional Development Plan for 2023-2028, energy requirements are expected to increase from 645 megawatts (MW) in 2019 to 953 MW within a decade. The Regional Development Council 6 (RDC-6) flagged […]
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is moving forward with plans to construct a 49-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Toledo, Cebu. The project, designed as a standalone system, aims to strengthen grid reliability in the Visayas and plays a key role in supporting the country’s broader shift toward cleaner, more flexible power solutions. […]
Bohol has embraced a new 95.2 megawatt (MW) diesel facility in Ubay, developed by Mapalad Power Corporation of the Alsons Power Group, as a safeguard against power interruptions. Designed to energize the province during critical outages, the plant strengthens Bohol’s energy security and emergency preparedness. The Bohol Investment Board approved incentives for the project under […]
Completed in mid-2024, the 230-kilovolt Cebu-Bohol Interconnection Project (CBIP) is now fully operational, easing the strain on Bohol’s power supply by providing a more stable and direct link to the Visayas grid. The project also aims to reduce reliance on the aging Leyte-Bohol submarine cable, indirectly relieving pressure on the wider Luzon grid. With the […]
Vantage Energy, a retail electricity supplier affiliated with Meralco, has signed its first supply deal in Bohol, partnering with Bohol Quality Corp. (BQC), the company behind one of the province’s largest retail chains. The agreement will power BQC’s operations, marking Vantage Energy’s entry into the Bohol commercial market. The partnership encompasses the supply of electricity […]
Razon-led MORE Electric and Power Corp. has signed a fresh power supply agreement that will inject 6.6 megawatts (MW) of solar energy into its system, reinforcing its push for cleaner, more sustainable power. The move marks another step in expanding its renewable portfolio and meeting Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets. The agreement was signed on […]
Iloilo has taken a significant step toward a cleaner energy future with the commencement of construction on the ₱ 2.37 billion Ajuy-1 Solar Power Project in Barangay Tipacla. Once completed, the 62-megawatt (MW) peak facility is expected to strengthen the local power grid, draw in sustainable investments, and contribute to the region’s long-term energy security. […]
