Green Energy

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September 2, 2024

How is renewable energy good for the environment?

The environment is in crisis and the country is pivoting to supplementing and eventually replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. But how is renewable energy actually beneficial for the...

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August 30, 2024

Are renewable energy sources cheaper?

If you are considering switching to renewable energy sources but you’re worried about the cost, here’s a breakdown. The cost of energy from fossil fuels Traditionally, energy from fossil...

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August 9, 2024

Is Water A Good Source Of Power?

As the country continues to explore renewable sources of energy, it’s a no-brainer to explore a resource that surrounds our archipelago: water. Mindanao already boasts of two hydrogen power...

July 15, 2024

ERC notes positive trend in net metering adoption

Households that produce their own electricity through renewable sources such as solar power usually have enough to meet their needs with some left over. The good news is that...

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June 28, 2024

Small fisherman find hope in solar power

In Maguindanao del Norte, the residents rely on fishing for their livelihood and food security. However, weak and intermittent electricity make it impossible to install industrial-grade cold storage facilities...

June 24, 2024

USAID Promotes Renewable Energy Use In CDO

For local communities to embrace sustainable business methods, it’s important to be exposed to best practices around the world. Cagayan de Oro took a big step towards sustainability as...

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June 24, 2024

Energizing the region: Cutting-edge hydrogen-based power plant soon to rise in Sabah

A groundbreaking hydrogen-based power plant is set to be built in Sabah with the potential to provide power to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and the Philippines. A joint project...

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June 22, 2024

RE transition needs to be managed

Stakeholders–from consumers, energy producers, and government–are all on board in the push for renewable energy (RE). But experts warn that the transition from fossil fuels to RE is not...

June 20, 2024

Solar Power Plant Promises Cheaper, More Stable Power For Davao Oriental

Davao Oriental’s path to a greener and more sustainable future is fast approaching, as Governor Niño Uy finalized the local government’s partnership deal with DY Green Corporation to build...

June 19, 2024

Mindanao Coal-Fired Power Plant Facing Obsolescence

Coal-fired power plants may soon become a thing of the past. With fresh funding to the tune of 500 million US dollars from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), The...