Energy & Mining
Alsons expanding renewable energy footprint beyond Mindanao
Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. energy arm, Alsons Power Group, is ramping up efforts to expand its renewable energy (RE) portfolio and extend its footprint beyond Mindanao.
MOL exploring offshore wind investment in the Philippines
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL), a leading global shipping company, is eyeing offshore wind (OSW) projects in the Philippines as part of its sustainability efforts.
DOE assures uninterrupted power in upcoming elections
The Department of Energy (DOE) is ensuring a stable power supply in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections.
NEA, DepEd bring solar power to 1,500 off-grid schools
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have launched a partnership to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in over 1,500 schools lacking reliable power. The project aims to provide sustainable energy to schools in underserved regions, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Palawan, North Cotabato, and Sulu.
Power rates 14% lower in January
The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in the Philippines posted a significant 14.3% drop in power rates in January, according to latest data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
