The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), known as the “Watershed Cradle of the North,” has mountainous terrain and abundant natural resources that offer opportunities to diversify the Philippine energy mix. The
A Sustainable Path Through Geothermal Energy The Philippines, located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, is rich in geothermal resources, making it the world’s third-largest geothermal energy producer. Geothermal energy
The One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI) at the Board of Investments (BOI) has been diligently processing renewable energy (RE) projects that demand expedited documentation handling. This is made
Energy demands are on the rise in the Philippines, and more sustainable solutions are being pushed for. The country’s vast rice production makes biomass energy from rice husks an ideal
A feasibility study for the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) will begin in January 2025 Philippines, South Korea, to kick start significant energy collaboration. This comes after an MOU was
BuhaWind Energy Philippines, a collaboration between Copenhagen Energy and PetroGreen Energy Corp. led by Yuchengco, anticipates generating 24,000 employment opportunities over the two-year construction period of its 2,000-megawatt offshore wind
Northern Luzon has long grappled with severe power supply and grid stability issues. The frequent red and yellow alerts issued by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) are
In Northern Luzon, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability of the electricity supply. Among its various functions, NGCP issues grid
The recent unplanned shutdowns at the Kalayaan Hydropower Plant in Laguna have raised significant concerns about the electricity supply in Northern Luzon. As a crucial part of the region’s energy
Summer is over, but residents of Luzon are still paying high power rates during the rainy season. While demand is relatively high in the hotter months, supply constraints and other