December 21, 2017

Meralco PowerGen eyes 150 MW wind project in Ilocos Norte

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 20, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The power generation arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is keenly looking at two wind power projects that could add up 300 megawatts (MW) capacity to its portfolio […]
December 12, 2017

DOE to issue circular on FIT perks termination

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 11, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi will be issuing a Circular before yearend to officially terminate the feed-in-tariff (FIT) incentive for any new set of renewable energy (RE) installations. […]
October 26, 2017

Meralco, Tarlac solar firm seek regulator’s nod for supply deal

By Lenie Lectura – October 25, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Solar Philippines Tarlac Corp. (SPTC) are seeking regulatory approval to implement their power supply agreement (PSA). The two claim that the timely implementation of the signed agreement […]
October 25, 2017

DOE may not extend ‘degressed’ FiT rates for hydro and biomass projects

By Lenie Lectura – October 24, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) is not inclined to extend the implementation of the “degressed” feed-in-tariff (FIT) rates for hydro and biomass power projects. Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said FiT rates for […]