Philippines
No total ban on coal power plants in PH, gov’t clarifies
Authorities clarify the coverage of a 2020 moratorium.
EDC eyes completion of six RE projects in 2024
These include geothermal plants and battery storage systems.
Manila starts second round for selection of microgrid provider
This will cover 75 unserved and underserved areas.
PH inaugurates two new transmission projects in Luzon and Visayas
These have a total transfer capacity of 8,600 MW.
SP New Energy names new president and CEO
Tycoon Manuel Pangilinan has vacated his post.
ACEN signs $8.02m subscription deal with renewable energy unit
This will be used to increase investment in clean energy projects.
PH rejects coal dependence comparison with China, Indonesia
Manilla said there is a significant difference in the coal generation mix.
PH-US civil nuclear agreement takes effect
This will facilitate transfer of knowledge and equipment for nuclear energy development.
How AboitizPower’s hybrid BESS helps secure the PH grid
It eyes replicating the technology in its other power plants.
Philippines most coal-reliant country in SEA: Ember
It overtook Poland and China, which are historically major coal users.
Citicore, SGLP to develop 153.5-MW solar plant in PH
They will also jointly operate the facility.
PH regulator OKs Greenenergy’s $8b investment in RE unit
The certificate of approval was issued on 24 June.
PH issues fresh guidelines to boost renewable energy development
Feasibility activities may be conducted prior to the commencement of the 25-year contract.
Alternergy acquires 74.99% stake in Olympia Solar Power
Alternergy will be Olympia Solar’s project sponsor for a project in Sultan Kudarat.
First Gen awards LNG cargo contract to Tokyo Gas unit
This is the company’s fifth LNG cargo.
Alternergy bags $90.3m loan for 64 MW wind project
The loan will be provided by Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation.