Philippines

PH to rollout energy scorecard for climate resilience

The final scorecard for electric cooperatives will be out in September.

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.

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.

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.