July 15, 2024

DOE eyes second bid round for microgrid systems in August

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 14, 2024, 7:30 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy (DOE) said will hold the second round of competitive selection process (CSP) for microgrid system provider (MGSP) next month that will initially electrify […]
June 22, 2024

DOE endorses six power projects for NGCP system impact study

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 21, 2024, 7:55 pm from manilastandard.net The SIS will determine the capacity of the power grid to accommodate additional capacities and identify necessary improvements needed such as transmission lines, transformers or substations. It […]
June 21, 2024

DOE prepares La Niña contingencies to avoid possible power outages

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 20, 2024, 7:30 pm from manilastandard.net Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla The Department of Energy (DOE) said it is preparing contingences to minimize the impact of the La Nina weather phenomenon to the power […]
June 20, 2024

Coal to supply PH power needs beyond 2030

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 19, 2024, 8:50 pm from manilastandard.net Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla The Department of Energy (DOE) said Thursday around 6,300 megawatts (MW) of “young” coal capacity will continue to reliably supply the country’s baseload […]