Philippines’ Oldest Conglomerate to Get Out of Coal by 2030
Ayala Corp., the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate, aims to fully divest from coal by 2030, a rare rebuke of the fuel in a region where its use is expected to grow.
Energy Lab’s stimulus plan for clean energy investment
Energy Lab has suggested two immediate “stimulus suggestions” to support clean energy investment easily.
Building A Resilient And Sustainable Future
The unprecedented public health emergency triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and its multi-faceted impact on people’s lives around the world is taking a heavy toll on Asia and the Pacific.
PhilEnergy to Empower Innovative Energy Solutions in the Philippines
TAGUIG, Philippines, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Clean energy will take the spotlight as PhilEnergy highlights the most innovative alternative energy solutions in the Philippines. Informa Markets, a global leader in organizing business-to-business trade events, is launching the Philippines’ most comprehensive international energy trade event entitled, PhilEnergy. This international platform will showcase the latest alternative energy solutions in the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Electric […]
Malaysia lays out plans for next state-level smart city project
As highly-integrated urban spaces, smart cities will be key to supporting tomorrow’s businesses, as digital becomes less an initiative, and more part of their DNA. Underpinning these urban landscapes will be the core concepts of sustainability and efficiency. Data collected through sensors will feedback information enabling analytics programs to optimize transport and energy systems. While […]
ASEAN’s future power source
The gears of industry would not turn if not for power. In the modern world, we have come to depend on electricity generated from traditional fossil fuel resources like coal. However, amid a global awareness of the dangers of fossil fuels to our environment, we have since embarked on a paradigm shift towards renewable energy. As […]
APAC Hydrogen Association launched in Singapore
February 14 (Renewables Now) – A new organisation dedicated to supporting the hydrogen industry in the Asia Pacific region has been formed this week. The Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Association (APAC Hydrogen Association) was set up by industry executives from the renewables sector in Asia. The Singapore-based entity will coordinate international policy, communications, research and analysis. Additionally, […]
Investing in technology? Think of environment
Experts have warned about the human-initiated threat of climate change for years. In the last few years, that message has been received by more people. Recent extreme climate events have also added immediacy and newsworthiness to the cause. As Eco-Business noted in a report, transitioning to a low carbon economy is gaining momentum in Southeast […]
Green debt markets in Asean poised to grow — SEC
MANILA, Philippines — The green debt markets in ASEAN countries including the Philippines are poised to grow, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a keynote speech at the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum Meeting held recently at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Manila, SEC commissioner Ephyro Luis Amatong said bond issuances under […]
AC Energy gets PCC nod to buy wind farm in Ilocos Norte
AC Energy Philippines Inc. of the Ayala Group said it received an approval from the Philippine Competition Commission to acquire Philippine Investment Alliance for Infrastructure’s stake in North Luzon Renewables Energy Corp., which owns and operates an 81-megawatt wind farm in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte valued at P2.7 billion. AC Energy Philippines said in a disclosure […]