Mandarin Plaza, a business hotel in Cebu City, has reaffirmed its dedication to environmental stewardship by transitioning to a 100% renewable energy supply. This was achieved through a strategic partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) of the Ayala group. This significant step demonstrates Mandarin Plaza’s commitment to a sustainable future and inspires others […]
The central economic hub of the Philippines, Cebu, is anticipated to experience power shortages in the next 3-4 years unless new power plants are established. The president of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Charles Kenneth Co, referred to NGCP data on Cebu’s power demands in an interview on radio station DWIZ, stating […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) is unwavering in its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to investments and innovation in liquefied natural gas (LNG). It recognizes its pivotal role as an intermediary fuel during the country’s crucial transition to renewable energy and its relentless efforts to enhance natural gas capacity. Under its National Renewable Energy […]
Aboitiz Power Corporation, through its subsidiary Therma Visayas Inc. (THI), is ready to provide an additional 150 megawatts (MW) to the Visayas grid by 2028 via a third coal-powered plant to be built in Toledo. This initiative aims to address the recent power shortage issues in Cebu, as requested by business leaders and government officials. […]
Princess Cabotaje, a Filipina scholar based in Sweden, gained recognition for her groundbreaking research aimed at improving the environment. She emerged as one of the top three finalists in the prestigious 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition by Coimbra Group in Turku, Finland, and was awarded 1,500 euros (over P94,000). Her Thesis, “Learning from Nature: Turning Air […]
Green logistics services provider Mober has received a significant boost with an investment of up to US$6 million from the South East Asia Clean Energy Facility II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital, a Singapore-based fund manager focused on accelerating the low-carbon transition. This substantial funding, comprising equity and convertible notes, will not only enable […]
The provincial government of Negros Occidental has unveiled a renewable energy scheme to leverage solar power to operate seven of its primary buildings and substantially reduce electricity expenses. According to provincial governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, the solarization plan features a 1,270-kilowatt solar power system that is expected to generate monthly savings ranging from 132,080 to […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) has streamlined the application process of renewable energy (RE) to enhance business convenience and support national RE goals. Changes to the Application Process During a virtual press briefing on Friday, DOE Secretary Raphael Lotilla announced that the new guidelines now permit renewable energy (RE) developers to initiate permit processing, surveys, […]
PetroWIND Energy, Inc. (PWEI) has obtained the necessary approvals to activate its 13.2-megawatt (MW) Phase-2 of the Nabas wind power project in Aklan. The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) has given the green light for the facility’s registration with the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), the company said in a statement. […]
The remote island of Capul in Northern Samar, renowned for its strong marine currents, will soon host the very first tidal power generation plant in Southeast Asia. The renewable energy project, spearheaded by Energies Ph Inc. through its affiliate San Bernardino Ocean Power Corp., has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to the […]
