September 30, 2019

Meralco, Hitachi set up 2-MW battery-energy storage system

By Lenie Lectura -September 30, 2019 from Business Mirror THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi Ltd. have put up a 2-megawatt (MW) battery-energy storage system (BESS) in Bulacan. “That’s a pilot. From a DU [distribution utility] […]
September 28, 2019

Industry group supports Meralco supply contracts

By Alena Mae S. Flores – September 27, 2019 at 08:35 pm from manilastandard.net The Federation of Philippine Industries lauded the successful agreements to supply Manila Electric Co. with separate 1,200 megawatts and 500 MW effective December 26, 2019. “FPI […]
September 25, 2019

Meralco eyes shift to renewable energy

By Jordeene B. Lagare – September 24, 2019 from The Manila Times The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pushing for a transition towards zero-carbon electricity with renewable energy (RE), its official said on Wednesday. Meralco is embarking on an energy […]
September 25, 2019

DOE raises concerns on bid terms for Meralco power deal

By Lenie Lectura – September 25, 2019 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) has raised some concerns on the bidding terms of Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) power-supply contract that involves 1,200 megawatts (MW) of greenfield capacity.  “I’m talking […]