Mindanao projected to need 10,200 MW additional capacity by 2040
DAVAO CITY — Energy officials said more investors are needed in the power supply sector, particularly for Mindanao, to meet the island’s projected 10,200-megawatt (MW) additional capacity requirement by 2040. Department of Energy (DoE) Assistant Secretary Redentor E. Delola, speaking at the 2018 Mindanao Energy Investment Forum held here Oct. 11, said that while a […]
DOE urges regional dev’t councils to adopt energy plan
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) urged Regional Development Councils (RDCs) around the country to adopt the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2017-2040 in order to secure the country’s energy needs over the next three decades. In an interview at the sidelines of the “Energy 101 for Media” seminar here Wednesday, Assistant Regional Director […]
Sen. Gatchalian asks gov’t to explore untapped oil and gas for energy self-sufficiency
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the Duterte administration must be more aggressive in its pursuit of energy self-sufficiency by launching an aggressive program to explore and develop the country’s untapped oil and natural gas resources. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate energy committee, made this call following the latest round of global oil price hikes, which he […]
Going geothermal: Philippines revs up flagging green energy engine
Deep below the ancient volcanoes scattered around the Philippines sits a simmering stockpile of intense heat that officials hope will help revive the nation’s sputtering green energy machine. The Philippines — thanks to its spot in the Ring of Fire zone of Pacific volcanoes — has long been one of the world’s top producers of […]
Leviste’s ‘low’ electricity rates questioned
A GROUP of solar energy developers has stepped up its opposition to the nationwide franchise being sought by Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. as it questioned the “low” electricity rates company owner Leandro L. Leviste claimed to offer. In a statement, Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) said the cost of electricity being offered […]
First Philippine floating solar farm launched
Floating solar farms are more technically efficient than ground-mounted projects because the cooling effect of the surrounding water on the panels makes the panels produce more energy. As an archipelago with bodies of water, the Philippines has a huge potential for floating solar farms. According to a recent report, a 10 kilowatt-peak (kWp) floating solar […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Natural gas and the Philippines’ rising power demands
MANILA, Philippines – As consumption rates continue to rise and the government’s massive infrastructure program gets underway, one thing is clear: the Philippines’ demand for power will be higher than ever. Can our existing energy mix sustain this growth? Based on latest figures, up to 50% of our energy comes from coal-fired power plants. At […]
DOE rolls out Mindanao energy projects
TAGUIG CITY, OCt. 8 — The Department of Energy (DOE) is setting its sights on present energy investment opportunities in Mindanao that will spark new developments and growth in the region. In this regard, the DOE, through its Investment Promotion Office, is launching the Mindanao Energy Investment Forum (MEIF) to be held on 11 October 2018 […]