Philippines’ role in Southeast Asia’s energy transition [Inquirer]
by Angelo Kairos dela Cruz | July 25, 2025 | Published by Inquirer | READ THE STORY HERE The momentum for renewable energy is accelerating in the Philippines—and for good reason. The country recently ranked second among emerging markets in BloombergNEF’s Climatescope report, affirming its readiness as a serious investment destination for renewable energy. The investor confidence reflects the country’s growing ambitions. The question is no longer whether the Philippines is ready for energy investments, but how we ensure these investments deliver impact across society: spanning national infrastructure, community-based renewables, and household solutions. A successful energy transition must be [...]
Renewable energy will lower electricity prices in the long run – DOE
DOWNLOAD PDF TAGUIG CITY, 26 June 2025 –– Increasing the share of renewable energy (RE) in the Philippines’ power generation mix marks a strategic shift away from costly and volatile fossil fuels, and in turn, will lower electricity prices in the long run, the Department of Energy (DOE) emphasized in a briefing yesterday. DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara, in a media kapihan session organized by Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia Philippines, said: “We’re focused on ensuring that the transition delivers on its promise of affordability, reliability, and energy security. Renewables have no fuel costs. [...]
ICSC turns over 60 kWp hybrid solar PV system to Guiuan, Eastern Samar
EASTERN SAMAR, March 2, 2025 – A 60 kilowatt-peak (kWp) On-Grid Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System was formally handed over to the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, through a Ceremonial Switch-on and Turn-over held at the Guiuan Municipal Hall grounds on February 27. The hybrid solar PV system installation was done in partnership with the Philippine-based NGO Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). The 60-kWp On-Grid PV system refers to the maximum power output of a solar panel system under ideal conditions. This is enough to power around 36 to 40 Filipino rural households with an average electricity [...]
Energy policy group issues guidance to avert another widespread blackout on Panay Island [BusinessMirror]
by Lenie Lectura | January 11, 2024| Published by BusinessMirror | READ THE STORY HERE In a bid to prevent another Panay Island blackout, the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) strongly recommended for more power generation, including energy storage system and renewable energy (RE), and completion of transmission projects. “Given the recent blackouts in Panay, a reevaluation of the island’s energy mix and grid resilience measures is imperative. This can include exploring advanced energy storage technologies, enhancing grid interconnections, and strategically integrating renewable energy sources to diversify the island’s energy portfolio,” the group said. ICSC is [...]
How Southeast Asia can ensure a swift and just transition away from coal [Agora Energiewende]
November 30, 2023| Published by Agora Energiewende | READ THE STORY HERE Despite their climate commitments, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines expect to build 45 GW new coal power by 2030. Concrete coal phase-out strategies would help reduce emissions and avoid stranded assets if they reassess new projects and retire existing power plants. To ensure a successful implementation of these strategies, international financing partnerships such as the just energy transition partnerships (JETPs) are key. #Coal phase-out Berlin, 30 November 2023. The currently planned new coal power capacities in the Southeast Asian countries Indonesia, Vietnam and the [...]