Philippines

Philippines city prepares for 50 MW solar project first
Bacolod is expected to host its first large scale PV project within a year after domestic renewables firm Amatera signed a deal with Korean business TPC Construction Corp.
Sep 9, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Philippines, Bacolod, Amatera Renewable Energy Corp, TPC Construction Corp, Charles Ji, Ramon Luis Lacson
Philippines utility Meralco seeks new capacity, including renewables
The power company has launched three procurement auctions for a total of 2.9 GW of power generation capacity. Renewable energy companies are among the bidders to have expressed interest in providing electricity.
Aug 20, 2019 // Plants, Asia, Philippines, Meralco, Phinma, Therma Luzon, AP, South Premiere, Rogelio L Singson, SMC
Aquavoltaics in the Philippines
An EU funded solar-plus-storage project has been tendered in the Philippines. The United Nations is seeking bids for the system, to support the for the seaweed industry on the island of Tawi-Tawi. Combining PV with aquaculture brings many advantages for both, including water conservation, a more controlled aquatic environment, and ecosystem restoration.
Aug 13, 2019 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Floating PV, USA, tender, floating PV, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Philippines, RETS, MinDA, hybrid systems