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February 06, 2024
World’s largest solar power plant in Philippines expected to finish by 2026
The announcement of the constructing of what will be “the largest solar project in the world” has now come from the Philippine Islands. The solar park, called Terra Solar, will have 3,400 to 3,500 MW of solar panels and 4,000 MWh of battery storage.
February 05, 2024
Philippines’ Upgrade Energy eyes 700 MW solar development by 2028
Filipino company Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP) is setting an ambitious goal of 700 MW for rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations across commercial and industrial (C&I) customers that it is planning to accomplish by 2028.
January 31, 2024
Cebu recycles plastic wastes to power cement plant
The Philippine province of Cebu has agreed to provide its plastic wastes for APO Cement Plant as this will be a promising economic enterprise to the local government.
January 24, 2024
Closing Philippine coal plants 5 years earlier could cut 290 million tons of CO2
Terminating coal plants in the Philippines five years before original retirement date could prevent the release of 290 million tons of carbon emissions, as indicated a report from climate tech thinkthank TransitionZero.
January 18, 2024
Local governments adopt green energy to save electricity bills
Local governments in the Philippines are promoting green energy and sustainable development. The Iloilo City government has tapped solar power to meet at least one-third of its around 200 KW daily demand.
January 12, 2024
Philippines' biggest data center with most energy-saving design
The Philippines estimates that the total capacity of the country's data centers is expected to grow fivefold by the end of 2025, reaching 300MW. However, given the significant power consumption of data centers, energy efficiency has been a constant concer
December 28, 2023
Philippine Congressional think tank questions need for carbon tax
The latest report from Philippine Congress think tank indicates that the Philippines has relatively lower carbon emissions, suggesting that imposing a carbon tax may not be necessary.
December 18, 2023
Philippines relaxes rules to drive lending for green projects
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) officially approved 2 temporary measures to promote sustainable development and carbon reduction investment initiatives.
December 07, 2023
Philippines eye first coal-plant phase-out by carbon finance
The Rockefeller Foundation collaborates with ACEN, a major Philippine energy player, using carbon financing for the early decommissioning and transition of a coal-fired power plant in the Philippines to renewable energy.
December 01, 2023
Manila Water signs solar PPA with Ditrolic Energy for green transition
Water and sanitation company Manila Water has inked a 15-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy provider Ditrolic Energy Philippines.