The country’s energy grid continues to shift away from traditional sources and further to renewable ones. This was highly noticed in the past months as concerns on individual health and environmental welfare heightened amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Hearing the louder call to harness cleaner sources of energy, both public and private sectors […]
Mitsui Plans Solar Plant in Philippines With Local Partner
Japanese company Mitsui and Philippine independent power producer Global Business Power Corp will jointly develop a 115 megawatt (MW) solar project in the Philippines. It is reported that the project will be located in the northern province of Rizal and is expected to cost ¥7 billion yen ($63.8 million). 40% of the cost will be […]
Philippines to increase solar PV capacity to 15.29GW: GlobalData
The power consumption in the Philippines is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8 percent from 82.5TWh in 2020 to 145.1TWh by 2030. Philippines government plans to increase its installed power capacity from 27.6GW in 2020 to 58.4GW in 2030. Most of the installed capacity is expected to be sourced […]
Embracing the light: Churches tap solar power
MANILA, Philippines : In the past few years, Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese of San Carlos in Negros Occidental has been at the frontline of a crusade waged both from the pulpit and on the streets. Alminaza, 61, is part of the Philippine Catholic Church’s strong opposition to the use of fossil fuels in […]
Clean energy now for a brighter Philippines
Imagine a future where every breath of air taken in the city is refreshing, as zero-emission transport becomes the norm. Smoke from electricity-generating power plants is a thing of the past; recycling, a way of life, and Filipinos living more comfortable lives with resources available to everyone. These can all happen if the government, backed […]
54th ADB Annual Meeting to Focus on Collaboration for a Resilient and Green Recovery
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will hold its 54th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in a virtual format from 3 to 5 May 2021, with a focus on deepening collaboration for a resilient and green recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “The pandemic has had a significant impact in […]
$300 Million from Green Climate Fund to Support ADB’s First Green Recovery Program in Southeast Asia
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has allocated $300 million to support the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) efforts to help Southeast Asia shape a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable economic recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF) Green Recovery Program aims to leverage […]
DOE requires solar, renewable energy technologies in buildings
MANILA, Philippines: Solar photovoltaic and renewable energy (RE) technologies are now required in new and existing buildings after the Department of Energy issued a policy on the adoption of the guidelines of energy conservation. The DOE on Friday released Department Circular 2020-12-0026 that aims to promote the use of the energy-conserving design on buildings and […]
EQ Webinar on Philippines 2021 Solar Market Outlook, Projects in Pipeline on Monday February 15th from 01:30 PM Onwards….Register Now !!!
Warm Greetings from EQ We are happy to present Philippines 2021 Solar Market Outlook, Projects in Pipeline Webinar When: Feb 15th, 2021 01:30 PM IST Register in advance for this meeting: <Click Here To Register> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Confirmed Speakers: Ruth P. Briones, Chairman and […]
Huawei keen on helping PHL increase renewable energy use
CHINESE multinational technology company Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. wants to help the Philippines achieve its goal of increasing the use of renewable energy in the country. Daniel Liu, SmartPV sales director at Huawei Philippines, announced at a virtual forum on Feb. 3 that the company continues to offer solar energy solutions in the country to […]