Philippines

Higher generation costs push Philippine April rates up

Meralco reported the overall rate for a household went up to P10.18 per kWh from P9.64.

Higher generation costs push Philippine April rates up

Meralco reported the overall rate for a household went up to P10.18 per kWh from P9.64.

ACEN signs $262.8m loan agreement for SLTEC

Proceeds of equity redemption will be reinvested into renewable energy projects.

Coal to dominate the Philippines’ power mix by 2031: Fitch

It is projected to account for 61% of the country’s power mix.

Philippines to speed up decarbonisation of power sector: Fitch

The country’s total solar capacity increased significantly in the past year.

SN Aboitiz Power to develop 20MW Magat battery project

It is expected to commence commercial operation by Q1 2024.

Arayat-Mexico solar farm to export power to the Luzon grid

This is in time for the demand surge during the Philippines’ summer season.

SMIC to acquire geothermal production firm

The Philippine Geothermal Production Company operates the Tiwi and Mak-Ban steam fields.

ACEN, CleanTech form JV for 133MW solar farm in the Philippines

The project is expected to be operational by early 2023.

First Gen’s earnings flatten in 2021

The company earned US$252m in recurring net income during the year.

Solar Philippines unit accelerates timetable for 4GW development

It will be funded by proceeds from the planned SRO in June 2022.

Philippines’ ACEN net income jumps 22% YoY to $101.6m in 2021

It plans to invest around $1.1b to expand its renewables portfolio.

Philippines adopts nuclear energy in power mix

Under EO 164, the government will develop a Nuclear Energy program.

Philippines’ Meralco net income climbs 13% in 2021

This was driven by energy sales volumes that nearly hit its pre-pandemic levels.

ACEN turns on Philippines’ first hybrid solar, energy storage facility

The Alaminos Solar and Storage hybrid facility has a 40MW capacity.

Philippines may become ‘regional leader’ in wind power

However, there are barriers that hinder progress in the sector.

‘Ambitious approach’ to add 1.65GW wind energy capacity in the Philippines by 2026

It is expected to result in $1.1b gross value added to the economy. 

Solar Philippines unit to raise P10b for 10GW projects

This forms part of SPNEC’s plan to raise its capital stock to 50 million shares.