Low-hanging fruit: Quick ways to generate clean, reliable power [Inquirer.net]
by Pete Maniego | December 29, 2025| Published by Philippine Daily Inquirer | READ THE STORY HERE MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines cannot seem to graduate from its long history of power outages. From the crippling brownouts of the 1990s to today’s recurring alerts of thin reserves, energy insecurity remains a persistent reality. Every dry season brings the same headlines: soaring demand, unplanned shutdowns, and looming threats of rotational blackouts. The challenge before us is twofold — meeting rapidly rising electricity demand while accelerating the shift to renewable energy. While long-term, large-scale projects are vital, there are low-hanging [...]
Rethinking the ASEAN power grid [Inquirer.net]
by Pete Maniego | December 18, 2025| Published by Philippine Daily Inquirer| READ THE STORY HERE The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Power Grid or APG promises a regionally interconnected electricity market by 2045—one that can strengthen energy security and accelerate decarbonization across Southeast Asia. But as the region confronts intensifying climate risks, slow- moving transmission projects, and massive financial requirements, it is time to rethink how interconnection should proceed. A more pragmatic, phased approach—one that fortifies domestic grids and expands distributed renewable energy first-may deliver faster returns, greater resilience, and more equitable access. We cannot [...]