Solar Power Archives - Balitang-Mindanao

January 26, 2026

Solar Philippines’ Projects Could Have Cut Electricity Price By Half, Says DOE

Solar project failures kept electricity prices high, according to the DOE, as unmet RE commitments reveal deeper issues in enforcing renewable energy accountability in the country.

January 20, 2026

Leviste Defends Solar Firm Ownership, Denies Legal Violations

Leandro Leviste defends his ownership of solar firms, denying any constitutional or legal violations amid a libel case vs. Palace officer Claire Castro.

January 16, 2026

From Solar Ambitions to Scrutiny: The Rise and Reckoning of Leandro Leviste

How Leandro Leviste’s bold solar ambitions unraveled under DOE scrutiny, fines, and missed renewable targets.

December 29, 2025

Lighting Lifelines: How Solar Energy Is Transforming Hospitals Across Basilan and BARMM

Reliable electricity is transforming hospitals in some of the country’s most power-challenged provinces, strengthening medical services, protecting lives, and anchoring climate-resilient development. In many parts of Basilan and the...

November 26, 2025

Southeast Asia Races Toward Solar–Wind Integration, Yet Hard Realities Remain

IEA finds big solar-wind opportunities in Southeast Asia, yet warns that high capital costs, grid upgrades, and inconsistent policies could slow progress.

October 2, 2025

Government Offices Required to Adopt Energy Efficiency

Government agencies must adopt energy-efficient products and solar panels to cut power use, says the government.

August 12, 2025

South Cotabato Solar Project to Power 82,000 Homes

Backed by ₱4.49B in green financing, the 99-MWp Tantangan Solar Project will supply clean power to Mindanao, cut emissions, and boost the Philippines’ RE goals.

July 30, 2025

Tips to Go Solar in Your Home

Electricity prices in the Philippines rank among the highest in Southeast Asia, and power outages and grid instability can affect reliability. For many homeowners, renewable energy—especially solar power—is becoming...

July 25, 2025

From Rooftops to the Grid 1,850MW of Solar Power Uncovered

A newly launched digital tool has revealed nearly 1,850 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity installed across 174 cities and municipalities in the Philippines, providing a clearer picture of...

July 17, 2025

DAR Plans 10,000-Panel Solar Plant in Zamboanga

Zamboanga del Norte gets a renewable energy boost as a 15-hectare solar power facility is planned for construction in Barangay La Union, La Libertad. The project, a joint undertaking...