ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of the Ayala group, reported net income in 2024 surging 27 percent to P9.36 billion, fueled by higher generation from new renewable energy plants, a strategic expansion program, and a 25 percent increase in attributable renewable output, totaling 5,596 GWh.
ACEN, the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, said Thursday that its subsidiary, ACEN Renewables International, has completed the acquisition of the Australia development platform, UPC Renewables Asia Pacific Holdings.
ACEN, the listed energy company of the Ayala Group, will soon begin building the 60-megaWatt Pangasinan Solar farm, the listed power firm’s first development in the province and the second solar farm to start a major construction this year.
ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, will increase its power generation capacity with the development of a new 300-megawatt solar farm, called Palauig 2 Solar, in Zambales at a cost of P16 billion.
The Department of Energy (DOE) expects more private companies to invest in rooftop solar after SM Prime Holdings reached 100 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity across its properties.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft rule that would raise the audit threshold for corporations to more than P3 million in total assets or liabilities. The proposal aims to cut compliance costs for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
The Philippines is pushing a four-year plan to modernize its agriculture sector, focusing on better infrastructure, logistics, and irrigation, according to Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa at the “Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Manila” event. Speaking on behalf of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., De Mesa said reducing post-harvest losses is central to improving productivity and food security.