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 […]
The world is changing rapidly, and with it, the energy demand is also increasing. As we rely more on energy to power our daily lives, it is important to explore sustainable practices and embrace emerging energy sources. One crucial aspect of this pursuit is energy efficiency and conservation, and the key players in this field […]
Solar energy has been gaining popularity over the years as a clean and accessible source of electricity. With the prices of solar panels dropping drastically, it’s easy to see why more Filipinos are drawn to this technology. From just 1 megawatt in 2010, the Department of Energy reported that the country had a total installed […]
The world is facing the urgent challenges of climate change and energy security, heightening the need for sustainable and renewable energy sources. In the Philippines, especially in Cebu, biomass energy is gaining attention as a promising solution. By utilizing organic waste, biomass energy provides a means to produce clean electricity while mitigating the environmental impact […]
Sustainable transportation is not just a trend, but an urgent necessity as the world grapples with climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels. Among the most promising solutions in this transition are electric vehicles (EVs), revolutionizing how we think about mobility. In the Philippines, particularly in Cebu, the rise of electric cars is a […]
In 2021, Legazpi City in Albay, Bicol produced 80 tons of trash each day, which is a 35.83% increase since 2010. According to the Waste Flow Diagram Tool, the city was expected to generate a total of 28,969 tons of trash that year. However, only 18,349 tons were collected properly, leaving 10,620 tons uncollected. To […]
BYD Cebu, the newest electric vehicle hub in the Visayas region, has officially opened its doors to the public. The state-of-the-art dealership, located along the renowned automotive strip of A.S. Fortuna Street in Mandaue City, aims to revolutionize electric mobility in the area. Owned and operated by Global Star Motors Corporation, the BYD Cebu dealership […]
