Aboitiz Power Corporation and Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (Visayan Electric) recently held a two-day Power 101 session with Cebu’s energy beat reporters to provide in-depth information about the Philippine power industry. This event also presented expert insights from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) on the structure, […]
Visayas has become a hub for renewable energy (RE) projects, with impressive strides in solar, wind, and hydropower developments. This surge in green energy aims to meet growing demand and reduce the region’s carbon footprint. However, despite these advances, Visayas continues to rely on fossil fuels for baseload power. The challenge is balancing intermittent green […]
The energy situation has been a hot topic for some time now and the term “trilemma” always comes up. Read on to find out what it’s all about and how it affects you. Power outages, skyrocketing fuel prices, and unprecedented climate conditions have placed the issue of energy front and center. What’s going on, we […]
Davao, located on the southeastern coast of Mindanao, encompasses the provinces of Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental. Davao City, located in Davao del Sur, serves as the commercial and trade hub of Mindanao. It has the makings of a potential global city: seamlessly blending technology with […]
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 […]
