Philippines
PH logs $23.2b renewable energy investments from January to September
This accounted for 95% of total investments.
Alternergy's 500 MW push gains momentum
It says three new projects are in full swing.
PH to resume reserve market early-August
Adjustments to the WESM will be made for this.
PH to rollout energy scorecard for climate resilience
The final scorecard for electric cooperatives will be out in September.
PH eyes RE and storage systems through Q4 green energy auction
LNG technologies will also be covered.
How the Philippines plans to achieve 100% electrification by 2028
More than 2 million households still live without electricity.
Meralco’s core net income jumps 21% in H1
Thanks to higher sales volumes of the distribution utility.
ACEN inks $32.78m loan for clean energy unit’s solar project
The facility is located in Zambales.
AboitizPower’s net profit down 4% in H1
Blame it on depreciation and interest expenses.
No total ban on coal power plants in PH, gov’t clarifies
Authorities clarify the coverage of a 2020 moratorium.
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.
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