January 16, 2024

Dearth of microgrid bidders blamed on lack of time to prepare proposals

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera – January 14, 2024 | 7:54 pm from Business World THE Department of Energy (DoE) said the lack of time for potential proponents to prepare project proposals was behind the first auction for microgrid systems attracting […]
January 27, 2022

NGCP needs about 1,800 MW in firm contracts for full coverage

By Marielle C. Lucenio – January 26, 2022 | 10:47 pm from Business World THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said it currently has firm contracts amounting to 809.3 megawatts (MW), and needs 1,776.7 MW more to fully […]
June 14, 2021

DOE wants power plants repair works postponed

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 14, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin With thinning supply in the Luzon grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking postponement of the maintenance activities for the Ilijan gas-fired and Sual-coal fired power […]
January 18, 2020

DOE ensures no power disruption in Iloilo

By MYRNA M. VELASCO – January 17, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin As the scuffle between two companies claiming service jurisdiction over Iloilo City intensifies, the Department of Energy (DOE) said it is closely monitoring power supply situation in […]