Cyberview, Worldwide Holdings to explore floating solar power plant in Cyberjaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Cyberview Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium led by Worldwide Holdings Bhd, a leader in environmental management services, to explore opportunities in promoting new and renewable energy in Cyberjaya. Cyberview Malaysia acting managing director Hafiz Ibrahim, in a statement, said the collaboration will explore the development of a […]
Denmark’s leading wind energy firms eyeing opportunities in PH
MANILA – Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Mellbin said the liberalization of the renewable energy (RE) sector in the Philippines has attracted the interests of Denmark’s largest wind energy companies. On the sidelines of a recent event at the Department of Energy (DOE), Mellbin told reporters that the Royal Danish Embassy here is “looking at […]
Develop West Philippine Sea as offshore wind power source: solon
A lawmaker on Sunday urged the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to ask Norway to develop the West Philippine Sea as a source of clean and renewable offshore wind energy. In a statement, Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. said offshore wind farms in the West Philippine Sea would be consistent with […]
DOE eyeing 2,400 MW goal for nuclear power
The Department of Energy (DOE) is looking to target 2,400 megawatts (MW) of nuclear capacity in order to support the country’s growth by 2035. The said proposal is part of the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2023 to 2050, expected to be completed this year.
Duterte: Next gov’t should consider using nuclear energy
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday expressed hope that the next administration will explore the possibility of using nuclear energy in the Philippines amid rising oil prices. Oil prices have surged for more than 10 straight weeks as the Russia-Ukraine war affected the global crude oil supply since late February this year.
Energy chief: We should be more open to nuclear energy
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 13) — The Philippines needs to diversify its sources of energy, including tapping nuclear power and reviving talks on oil and gas exploration with China, the country’s energy chief said on Monday.
Equinix to test hydrogen fuel cell power for data centers in Singapore
Equinix and the National University of Singapore will be testing hydrogen fuel cells as a power source for data centers in Singapore. The two will run a comparison between hydrogen fuel cells and “fuel flexible” linear generators, which can run on hydrogen, or else shift to other renewable fuels such as biogas when necessary. They […]
ERC preps rules for clean energy providers
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to select companies qualified to sell “clean electricity” to the government under its plan to bolster renewable energy supply in Thailand.
First hydrogen power plant in S’pore expected by first half of 2026
Singapore is expected to get its first hydrogen-ready power plant by the first half of 2026 as the Republic transitions its power sector into one using less carbon-emitting fuels.
Fitch: PH’s renewable energy policy reforms gaining ground
MANILA – The Philippine government’s policy reforms and measures in strengthening the renewable energy (RE) sector are gaining ground amid the increased interest from the private sector to invest in RE in the country.