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Net-metering scheme hits 141 MW in the Philippines

The Philippines’ Department of Energy says its net-metering program has added around 141 MW to the grid since its inception in 2015.

Philippines’ green energy auction heavily oversubscribed with nearly 7 GW of pumped hydro bids

The country’s Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) attracted a cumulative 7.5 GW of projects, far surpassing the 4.65 GW installation target.

Philippines certifies 17.6 GW of renewables under CEPNS program

The government of the Philippines issued Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS) for 149 power and transmission projects between May and December 2024, covering 91 renewable energy projects totaling 17.6 GW of capacity.

Philippine distribution utility streamlines net-metering permits

The Philippnes’ Energy Regulatory Commission has permitted local utility More Power to create a one-stop shop for processing net-metering and distributed energy resources (DER) applications. The initiative is set to benefit consumers in Iloilo City, Central Negros and Tagbilaran, Bohol.

Contractor selected for world’s largest solar plant

China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd (Energy China) has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the world’s largest contiguous solar and battery power plant in the Philippines.

Philippines may terminate 50-plus solar projects for missing deadlines

The Philippines’ Department of Energy says that at least 105 renewable energy projects, including 53 solar projects, face termination for failing to comply with timelines.

Philippines’ large-scale PV market sees project size largely increase

Philippines’ Department of Energy cleared 29 utility-scale solar projects in the January-August period. Most of them have a capacity of more than 180 MW and four of them even exceed 500 MW. The list also includes eight floating projects each exceeding 100 MW.

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Solar pipeline in Philippines’ Visayas region hits 760 MW

Figures from the Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) show that 1.98 GW of renewable energy projects are under construction on the archipelago of Visayas, with solar accounting for more than one-third of the capacity.

Actis invests in 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh of solar-plus-storage in Philippines

Private equity investor Actis has become a strategic partner in a 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines. The project is poised to become the world’s largest integrated renewables and energy storage installation upon completion. Actis is investing $600 million for a 40% equity stake.

Clime Capital invests $10 million in PV developer in Philippines

Singapore-based fund manager Clime Capital is investing up to $10 million in Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP). The money will go toward supporting commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale solar deployment.

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