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Guiuan, Eastern Samar, is taking a bold step toward sustainable energy with the installation of a 60-kilowatt-peak (kWp) On-Grid Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System. In a turnover ceremony on February 27 at the Guiuan Municipal Hall grounds, local officials, community leaders, and climate advocates came together to celebrate the signingContinue Reading
One question that lingers in the minds of many is why a French company like HDF Energy would choose a remote island like Olutanga for such an ambitious project. Geze said HDF Energy focuses on remote areas like Olutanga Island for its renewable energy projects to address the significant challengesContinue Reading
Separated by a strait from the mainland of Zamboanga Sibugay, Olutanga Island is a place of breathtaking beauty, where turquoise waters meet lush green landscapes. But behind its idyllic scenery lies a community grappling with a persistent and crippling energy crisis. For years, residents have endured daily power interruptions lastingContinue Reading
Scientists have found that more than 800 tonnes of natural hydrogen are seeping out of the ground every year at a site in the Philippines. This “exceptionally high” outgassing, happening at the Nagsasa seep in the Zambales region, just over 100km from Manila, suggests that millions of tonnes of hydrogen could be trappedContinue Reading
The Philippines’ energy transition goals face a formidable obstacle: persistent financing challenges, particularly in the renewable energy sector, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). “If the financial requirements or the financial resources were there, we can go as the sky is the limit as far as renewable energy isContinue Reading
Bohol, the Philippines’ first UNESCO Global Geopark, is leading the way in harnessing clean energy to support its flourishing tourism industry. It turned to harnessing solar energy to meet the growing demand for infrastructure and energy. In 2023, Bohol experienced a staggering 313% surge in visitors, reinforcing its reputation asContinue Reading
The future of energy is bright, clean, and renewable—or at least, it should be. Solar, wind, and geothermal power have proven themselves as affordable, quick-to-deploy, and socially responsible alternatives to fossil fuels. In Asia, however, a region poised to lead the energy transition, the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) isContinue Reading
