The Department of Energy (DOE) is banking on the restoration of major power plants and the accelerated deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to stabilize the Visayas grid, which has been grappling with recurring yellow and red alerts for more than a month due to prolonged outages and seasonal generation constraints. Energy Undersecretary Mario […]
Cebu’s push to improve energy security gained momentum after provincial officials endorsed an 80-megawatt wind power project in Alegria, a renewable energy development expected to help stabilize the province’s electricity supply while generating new revenues and opportunities for host communities. The Cebu Provincial Development Council (PDC) Executive Committee approved a resolution on June 10 endorsing […]
The Visayas grid was placed under red alert on June 10 as rising electricity demand coincided with the unavailability of several power plants, tightening power reserves across the island group. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said the red alert was in effect from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Grid conditions remained strained […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the Visayas needs additional baseload generation to strengthen grid reliability. The agency noted that dependable power plants are needed to support the region’s growing renewable energy (RE) capacity and help maintain a stable electricity supply. This issue was compounded on June 10 when the Visayas grid was placed under […]
Wholesale electricity prices could climb to as high as ₱9 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in the coming weeks as persistent supply shortages in the Visayas and recent power plant outages in Mindanao continue to tighten available capacity, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP). The warning comes amid recurring grid alerts […]
Ateneo de Manila University researchers have identified three major waterways in the Visayas as promising locations for tidal energy projects, highlighting the potential of the Philippines’ vast coastal resources to support future electricity generation and strengthen long-term energy security. In a study assessing tidal energy potential in the Visayas, researchers Justin Kyle O. Ricafort and […]
First Gen Corp. is earmarking up to ₱25 billion to modernize and sustain the operations of its Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP), a move aimed at extending the life of one of the country’s longest-running geothermal assets while strengthening renewable energy reliability in Negros Oriental. Through its renewable energy subsidiary Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the […]
To improve energy security, the Department of Energy (DOE) is firmly committed to accelerating the deployment of renewable energy (RE), aiming to increase its share in the country’s power generation mix to 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040. “In 2025 alone, we successfully conducted GEA-3 (Green Energy Auction) which generated 6.7 gigawatts (GW) from […]
Filipino households pay an average residential electricity rate of $0.207 per kWh, making the Philippines the fourth most expensive power market in Asia, behind Cyprus ($0.34), Singapore ($0.233), and Japan ($0.228). But who is really to blame for the country’s high electricity costs? The government? Power distributors? The answer lies less with any single player […]
The Visayas power grid returned to normal operating conditions on Thursday, June 4, ending a stretch of recurring yellow and red alerts that highlighted the region’s tight power supply situation. While grid reserves have improved following the return of a key generating unit, power authorities cautioned that the system remains vulnerable to major plant outages […]
