December 4, 2020

Renewables seen as far cheaper than diesel generators for remote, island power grids

By Angelica Y. Yang – December 3, 2020 | 8:24 pm from Business World REMOTE power grids and those on small islands can be run more cost-effectively on renewable sources like solar and wind, compared with diesel generators, according to […]
December 4, 2020

NGCP: Transmission lines in typhoon-hit provinces now restored

By Jordeene B. Lagare – December 2, 2020 from The Manila Times The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has completely restored power transmission lines in the provinces struck by recent typhoons. The “NGCP was able to restore transmission […]
December 3, 2020

Vivant Energy to build plant in Pampanga

By Lenie Lectura – December 2, 2020 from Business Mirror Vivant Energy Corp. (VEC) is putting up a diesel power plant in Pampanga to supply the requirements of Pampanga II Electric Cooperative (PELCO II). VEC and partner Gigawatt Power Inc. […]
December 3, 2020

Mitsubishi Power to upgrade Makban geothermal facility

By Lenie Lectura – December 2, 2020 from Business Mirror Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, was selected to upgrade a geothermal power unit of the Makban geothermal power facility owned by AP Renewables Inc. (APRI). […]