Manila energy independence
Lawyer Francis Saturnino Juan installed to lead the Philippines'' energy
Francis Saturnino Juan has been named by Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr as the new head of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), effective 8 August, the office of the
Filipino MSMEs seek financial freedom, face funding hurdles
Most Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are driven by a desire for financial independence, with 64 percent of business owners starting their ventures for this reason,
Philippine coal power generation declines for the first time in
Coal-fired power in the Philippines has dropped for the first time in nearly two decades, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). The decline comes
Philippines'' rising renewables use could push
SINGAPORE — Increasing adoption of renewable energy in the Philippines could push average annual spot power prices as much as 24% lower by 2029, its power market operator said on Thursday. Spot power prices in the Philippines have
Fronius launches new battery to boost energy independence
Austrian solar technology firm Fronius has launched its new home battery system in Australia, completing its solar ecosystem. The Fronius Reserva offers seamless integration with existing
PBBM''s Malampaya moment: A bold push for energy independence
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.''s fly-by to the Malampaya gas field last week may have appeared as a photo-op to some, but to those who understand the rhythm and rigors of energy security,
Fonrich & TÜV Rheinland AFCI White Paper: A Deep
Shanghai, July 27, 2025 -- Fonrich, a global leader in photovoltaic safety technology, in collaboration with TÜV Rheinland, proudly announces the release of its latest white paper
America Must Win the Energy War: CrowdPoint Unveils
From Utility to Battlefield: The New Energy Doctrine The U.S. power grid-centralized, outdated, and opaque-is increasingly failing under the strain of climate events, cyber threats, and
Breakout Pop Singer-Songwriter JESSIA Shares Empowering
Photo Credit: Chase Hanssen July 25th, 2025 - Philippines — Pop sensation JESSIA returns with her new single, "Therapy & Yoga". Following the buzz of her first-ever headline tour in late
Philippines aims to attain 35% renewable energy generation
The Philippines'' Department of Energy has established an ambitious objective of attaining 35% renewable energy generation by 2030. Furthermore, the country is on a path to install 15GW
Group warns vs premature offshore wind projects
A leading energy policy group has warned the Marcos administration against fast-tracking offshore wind projects without sufficient preparation, citing potential risks to power prices and national
Energy stakeholders: Stay the course, but also continue
Energy industry stakeholders are generally happy with the way the government is handling the sector but say some refinements and improvements still have to be made and, hopefully, could
Philippines Renewable Energy Surge Expected to Cut Power
The Philippines'' push toward renewable energy could lead to a 24 percent drop in electricity prices by 2029, according to the country''s energy market operator. The projection follows
Green, clean energy leads to smart solutions
TAPPING green and clean energy alternatives leads to long-term solutions that lead to a better quality of life, more economic opportunities, reduced costs and sustainability, experts at The Manila Times Renewable Energy Forum said
Aboitiz Power begins construction of 30MW BESS at thermal
The East Asia Utilities Corporation (EAUC) power plant in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines. Image: Aboitiz Power. Integrated energy utility Aboitiz Power has kicked off a 30MW hybrid battery
I Squared Capital Pledges $1 Billion More in Philippine
Global investment firm I Squared Capital has pledged an additional one billion US dollars toward infrastructure projects in the Philippines, with a focus on transport and energy development.
IEMOP: Energy grid to add 14 new power plants by year-end
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) announced that several new power plants, including both renewable and conventional energy facilities, are expected to
Renewables growth in Philippines could cut power costs by
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) has reported that a surge in renewable energy usage could drive down average annual spot power prices by as much as
