Power News

June 25, 2020

Many firms secure approval for grid impact study

By Jordeene B. Lagare – June 24, 2020 from The Manila Times THE Department of Energy (DoE) has allowed several companies to conduct a system impact study (SIS) on their respective planned power projects. This type of study determines the […]
June 25, 2020

PHL urged to switch to ‘resilient’ renewables after the pandemic

By Adam J. Ang – June 23, 2020 | 5:51 pm from Business World THE Philippines needs to grab the opportunity to power its grid post-pandemic with renewable energy, which have proved to be “resilient” despite the disruptions caused by […]
June 24, 2020

Prime Infra starts building power generation portfolio

By Lenie Lectura – June 24, 2020 from Business Mirror Razon-led Prime Metroline Infrastructure Holdings Corp. (Prime Infra) is investing P1.5 billion in the solar power company run by Leandro Leviste, the son of former Sen. Loren Legarda. Prime Infra […]
June 24, 2020

PSALM resets bidding for Malaya power plant

By Lenie Lectura – June 24, 2020 from Business Mirror The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) has again moved the deadline of bid submission for the 650-megawatt (MW) Malaya Thermal Power Plant (MTPP) and its underlying land […]
June 24, 2020

Meralco to complete readings this month

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 23, 2020 at 06:35 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. said it expects to complete meter reading and distribution of billing to 2.8 million customers within the month. Meralco spokesman Joe […]
June 24, 2020

MORE Power investigates alleged ‘sabotage’ causing electricity disruptions in Iloilo City

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 22, 2020 at 07:35 pm from manilastandard.net More Electric and Power Corp. said it is investigating the possible “sabotage” of its distribution facilities that led to the extended unscheduled power interruptions in Iloilo […]
June 24, 2020

Energy projects fetch P682-B investments

Of ‘national sigificance’ By Myrna M. Velasco – June 23, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The flurry of blueprinted ventures that were certified as “energy projects of national significance” (EPNS) cornered total investments of P681.94 billion, according to the […]
June 23, 2020

Prime Metroline of Razon invests P1.5B in solar farm

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 22, 2020 at 08:00 pm from manilastandard.net Prime Metroline Infrastructure Holdings Corp. (Prime Infra) of businessman Enrique Razon said Monday it signed an agreement with Solar Philippines to invest P1.5 billion for a […]
June 23, 2020

Vivant Energy awards 2 new contracts to Malaysian solar firm

June 22, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Vivant Energy Corporation announced yesterday that had awarded two new contracts to a Malaysian solar energy system specialist. Vivant Energy chose Solarvest to undertake the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning works of […]
June 22, 2020

Ayala obtains approval for takeover

By Jordeene B. Lagare – June 22, 2020 from The Manila Times AN affiliate of AC Energy Inc. has secured a green light for the planned takeover of a renewable energy (RE) player listed on Australia’s stock exchange. Infigen Energy […]