How can investors in renewable energy projects be lured into this area when processing of project applications take 179 signatures. Renewable energy proponents are asking the Department of Energy to streamline the process so that investors can be attracted to get into RE projects and improve the country’s compliance to its climate change commitments.

DoE told to streamline permit process

The new facility “is configured to help manage internal electricity demands, store electricity when the solar plant is generating power but demand is low, and provide rapid power charging when the demand is high,” ACEN said in a recent press release.

First hybrid solar and storage project opens in Laguna

Legislators had urged the ERC to ensure continuous power during the election period, after the NGCP forecast possible red alerts on the Luzon grid between April and June.

ERC confident 2022 polls will not be marred by ‘brownouts’

Luzon may suffer massive blackouts soon because of the continued suspension of exploration activities in Malampaya and Sampaguita oil fields because of pressures from China.

Luzon to go dark as Malampaya exploration suspended

A subsidiary of Udenna Corp. that bought Chevron Malampaya’s 45% stake in the consortium supplying 20% of the country’s electricity requirements failed the ¬ financial test, and yet the Department of Energy (DOE) approved the acquisition deal.

Gas deal fuels doubts

Brace for brownouts because of an expected short supply of power from the power plants and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines. Businesses must use their available solar power and households must conserve on electricity—to reduce their bills and save on power—so brownouts would not be necessary.

Power shortage during May polls seen

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas again bagged a 5-star rating from the Department of Energy's for the third time because of its disciplined implementation of energy conservation measures.

BSP bags for 3rd time 5-star energy rating from DoE

Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi called on NGCP to meet the standards for power reserve contracts, which serve as buffer in the event of power plants fall unexpectedly, instead of asking the Palace to resolve its standoff on reserve levels with the DOE.

Cusi, NGCP don’t meet eye to eye

The case of typhoons “Odette” and “Yolanda” leaving whole areas without power, communication lines and other rendering utilities inutile are just a few examples of why those overhead electric poles and their heavy wires are impractical, if not outmoded or even dangerous.

It’s high time we put all utility lines underground

Three months before he steps down, President Duterte signed an executive order emphasizing the need for the country to revive its nuclear power program, amid the steadily rising global fuel prices, that could affect the energy mix of the country.

Key to achieving economic growth! Duterte okays nuclear power use

Key to achieving economic growth! Duterte okays nuclear power use photo ABS-CBN News

Power shortage during May polls seen photo Philippine Star

Luzon to go dark as Malampaya exploration suspended photo power Philippines

First hybrid solar and storage project opens in Laguna photo ACEN

Cusi, NGCP don’t meet eye to eye photo Philippine News

It’s high time we put all utility lines underground photo Popular Science

BSP bags for 3rd time 5-star energy rating from DoE photo Philippine Star

DoE told to streamline permit process photo Daily Tribune

ERC confident 2022 polls will not be marred by ‘brownouts’ phoro Power Philippines

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