The Department of Energy (DOE) has opened for public comment a proposed framework that will govern the tender of nuclear power generation capacity, including the procurement process for new nuclear power plants in the Philippines. In a notice, the DOE invited interested parties to submit comments and recommendations on the proposed Department Circular titled “Guidelines … Read more
Jollibee Foods Corp. said its largest production facility in the Visayas-Mindanao region is now running on electricity sourced 99% from renewable energy under a partnership with First Gen Corp., as the restaurant giant expands efforts to reduce emissions across its manufacturing operations. The Danao commissary in Cebu combines rooftop solar power and geothermal energy, helping … Read more
Philippine renewable energy developer SunAsia Energy has partnered with Vietnam’s VinEnergo to develop three floating solar projects worth $416 million, adding 422 megawatt-peak (MWp) of renewable energy capacity to the country’s growing clean energy pipeline. The projects, located in Pampanga and Negros Occidental, are expected to be among the first large-scale pile-mounted solar-on-water developments in … Read more
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted new rules allowing entities other than the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to finance and construct certain transmission facilities, a move aimed at accelerating the integration of renewable energy projects and other new power plants into the national grid. The rules, contained in ERC Resolution No. … Read more
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking industry feedback on proposed rules to streamline the permitting and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as the Philippines accelerates efforts to build the infrastructure needed to support cleaner transport and rising electricity demand. The DOE is holding a third round of consultations on the proposed framework, … Read more
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued rules governing the conduct of a mid-merit natural gas capacity auction, as the Philippines seeks to strengthen energy security and support the integration of renewable energy into the country’s power system. Under Department Circular No. DC2026-06-0013, signed by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and seen by Renewable Energy Philippines, … Read more
Singapore-based Novva Group has agreed to acquire the 120-megawatt (MW) San Jose Solar Power Plant in Bukidnon from Mabuhay Power Holdings Corporation, marking the energy infrastructure firm’s first investment in the Philippines as it expands its renewable energy platform across Southeast Asia. The greenfield solar photovoltaic project, located in Barangay San Jose in the municipality … Read more
Philippine-listed ACEN Corp said it has agreed to sell up to a 49% stake in an Indian solar project to Diamond India Renewables One B.V., as the Ayala-led energy company continues to bring in partners to fund the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio. ACEN said in a stock exchange filing that its subsidiary Unlimited … Read more
The Philippines will need to mobilize significant investments in renewable energy, grid integration and supporting infrastructure as it seeks to decarbonize its power sector while balancing energy security, affordability and sustainability, according to a policy paper by Congress’ research arm. The Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD), in a discussion paper titled Renewable Energy … Read more
The Philippines and Germany pledged to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday highlighting German technology and investment as important to the country’s clean energy transition. Speaking after bilateral talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Malacañang Palace, Marcos said the two countries share ambitions in renewable energy and … Read more