April 11, 2017

Luzon grid threatened with rolling brownouts due to thin power reserve

by Myrna M. Velasco – April 10, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Luzon grid inched close into having rolling brownouts on Monday as system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) raised power system condition to “red alert status” […]
April 10, 2017

DOE wants to make power facilities earthquake-proof

By Lenie Lectura – April 9, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy-Energy Policy and Planning Bureau (DOE-EPPB) is drafting a policy on resiliency planning and programs for the energy sector. The program aims to strengthen existing infrastructure facilities to withstand […]
April 10, 2017

RE share in PH energy mix tops 31% level

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 8, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The share of renewable energy (RE) in the country’s power mix already reached as high 31.4-percent on combination of emerging and conventional technologies, according to Energy Secretary Alfonso […]
April 6, 2017

Renewables seen providing 23% of PH energy supply

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 4, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin If the renewable energy (RE) potential of the country would be fully harnessed, this can provide up to 23 percent of the country’s energy supply, according to the […]