Clean energy projects are transforming Leyte into a leading center for renewable power, led by the 240-megawatt (MW) San Isidro Solar Plant set to go online this year. Spanning over 200 hectares, it will be one of the largest solar farms in the Visayas once completed. With an approximate P1.65 billion allocated for its transmission […]
Visayas and Mindanao have moved beyond the margins of development. As industries thrive and economic output rises, both regions now play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s growth. Meeting their momentum requires an energy system equipped to support it. To tackle the challenge head-on, the fourth “Powering Up: Generating energy security in Visayas and […]
Six buildings in Negros Occidental are set to be outfitted with solar photovoltaic systems under a ₱158.28-million power purchase agreement between the provincial government and WeGen Energy Philippines, Inc. As stated in the contract, the energy company will install a combined 1,270.5 kilowatt-peak (kWp) of solar power across the provincial government buildings. The agreement was […]
The Visayas region plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Philippines’ energy stability, both as a major consumer and producer of electricity. Metro Cebu, which includes the cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Cebu, stands out as a significant demand center, accounting for approximately half of the province’s total energy consumption. The Visayas is set to […]
The Philippines is known for its stunning beaches, with Boracay ranked by Travel + Leisure as one of the world’s best white-sand destinations. Last year, the island attracted just over two million tourists, according to the Malay Municipal Tourism Office. But as scorching heat gripped the country, mounting frustration over extended blackouts spilled onto social […]
The Visayas continues to be a major contributor to the country’s economy. Central Visayas, comprising Cebu, Bohol, and other provinces, posted a 7.3% GDP growth in 2024, the highest among all regions in the country. This growth brought the region’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) to approximately ₱1.28 trillion, up from ₱1.19 trillion in 2023. […]
On May 8, the Guimaras Electric Cooperative (GUIMELCO) activated a newly installed submarine cable, officially connecting mainland Guimaras to the island barangays of Panobolon and Guiwanon in Nueva Valencia. The 15kV interconnection marks a major step toward improved power access in remote communities. The ceremonial power-on in Barangay Panobolon marked the completion of the government-backed […]
In a strategic push toward clean energy and inclusive development, Northern Samar has dispatched an economic delegation to Ilocos Norte to study its renewable energy (RE) successes. Provincial board member Quintin Saludaga, who chairs the energy, utilities, and franchises committee, said the fact-finding mission aims to shape forward-looking policies to attract investors and align energy […]
First Gen Corp. has renewed its power supply deal with Cebu-based Chioson Group of Companies and FLB Prime Holdings Inc., ensuring the continued delivery of geothermal power to support their steel manufacturing and property development operations. Signed on April 30, the new agreement commits First Gen to supply 2.1 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Chioson’s […]
Bohol Light is ramping up its shift to renewable energy with a new 8 megawatts alternating current (MWac) solar project by Mabuhay Power, part of a broader move to support Tagbilaran City’s growth as a rising business hub. The solar facility is expected to power nearly 25% of Tagbilaran City’s electricity needs, positioning the city […]
