By Angelica Y. Yang, Reporter THE Department of Energy (DoE) is considering delaying the first round of the green energy auction (GEA), with the auction committee continuing to compile data, an official said last week, noting that any new findings may have an impact on the design of the offer. The department had announced earlier […]
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JAXA and Honda to Begin a Feasibility Study on a Circulative Renewable Energy System
TOKYO, Jun 14, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced the plan to begin a joint feasibility study on a “circulative renewable energy system” in space, which is designed to supply oxygen, hydrogen, and electricity for human outposts and rovers. JAXA […]
NEC upgrades its greenhouse gas reduction target to SBT1.5degC and joins RE100, a global renewable electricity initiative
TOKYO, Jun 11, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – In 2017, NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) announced its climate change policy guidelines for 2050(1), aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from its direct business operations to become carbon neutral by 2050. In order to accelerate climate change measures, NEC upgraded its greenhouse gas reduction target from […]
Two more firms join green energy option program
THE Department of Energy (DoE) has authorized two more suppliers of renewable energy (RE) to participate in the government’s green energy option program (GEOP), bringing up the number of eligible firms to 12. In an announcement on Thursday, the DoE said that Shell Energy Philippines, Inc. (SEPH) and Green Core Geothermal, Inc. (GCGI) can now […]
Hitachi Selected as System Vendor for Demand Response Demonstration Project for the Optimization of Thai Power Supply and Demand Balance
TOKYO, May 28, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a local corporation in the Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand) today announced that they have been selected for participation in a demand response(1) (DR) demonstration project driven by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), as […]
Mitsubishi Power and Iberdrola to promote renewable solutions aimed at decarbonizing industry
TOKYO, May 20, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Iberdrola and Mitsubishi Power have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop competitive, clean and safe energy solutions based on renewable energy that promote the decarbonization of industrial production in different regions around the world. Ken Kawai, Mitsubishi Power’s President and CEO; Aitor Moso, Iberdrola’s […]
UNDP extends Philippine renewable energy program
THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has extended the Development for Renewable Energy Applications Mainstreaming and Market Sustainability (DREAMS) program to January 2023, the Department of Energy (DoE) said. “Energy Undersecretary Emmanuel P. Juaneza informed the Secretary (Alfonso G. Cusi) that the UNDP has extended the DREAMS Project’s duration from July 2021 to January 2023,” […]
Global renewable generating capacity rises 10% in 2020
GLOBAL RENEWABLE generating capacity grew 10% last year to around 2,799 gigawatts (GW) despite the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). An IRENA official said in a statement that 2020 is the beginning of the “decade of renewables.” “Renewables’ rising share of the total is partly attributable […]
Fujitsu, AutoGrid to Boost Renewable Energy Use in Japan Towards Realization of Decarbonized Society with Virtual Power Plant Solution
TOKYO, Apr 6, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and AutoGrid Systems, Inc. today announced that Fujitsu will begin offering Autogrid’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) (1) solution in the Japanese market. Fujitsu will leverage the solution to maximize the use of distributed energy resources (2) in the domestic energy market and contribute […]
Fujitsu Group’s Largest Facility to Source 100% of its Energy Needs from Renewables, Demonstrating Commitment to Achievement of RE 100
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – In 2018, the Fujitsu Group joined the international initiative “RE 100″(1) and aims to increase its use of renewable energy in the electricity used in its domestic and international properties to 40% or more by 2030 and 100% by 2050. To date, Fujitsu’s introduction of […]
Vivant unit to invest up to P364M in Buskowitz Finance
A UNIT of Vivant Corp. is infusing up to P364 million in Buskowitz Finance, Inc. (BFI) to give it a 34.85% equity share in the solar energy developer and expand its renewable energy portfolio, the Cebu-based listed firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange disclosure, Vivant said that its wholly owned subsidiary Vivant Energy […]
World-Renowned Keynote Speakers announced for POWER WEEK ASIA 2021
SINGAPORE, Feb 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The POWER WEEK Organising Committee is proud to announce the updated speaker lineup for POWER WEEK ASIA Virtual Conference, which is set to commence on 15 – 18 March 2021. Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the […]
NREB confirms higher quota for contracted RE power
THE National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) confirmed Thursday that it recommended an increase the minimum level of electricity contracted from renewable energy (RE) developers to 2.5% from the current 1%. “Yes. NREB has made that recommendation to the DoE (Department of Energy) as part of our proposed 2021-2040 NREP (National Renewable Energy Program),” NREB Chairperson […]
Greenbriar Capital Partners with Ridge Utilities Ltd. to Unlock the Huge Potential of Micro-Generation in Southern Alberta
Stirling, Alberta, Jan 25, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (“Greenbriar”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a unique industry leading marketing partnership with Ridge Utilities Ltd. (“Ridge”). The partnership will see Greenbriar support the development of micro-generation capacity for numerous commercial and agricultural sites across southern Alberta, while Ridge Utilities will […]
DoE clears six firms to serve customers who opt for ‘green’ energy
By Angelica Y. Yang SIX suppliers of renewable energy, including entities led by Aboitiz and Ayala businesses, have been granted permits to participate in the country’s “green energy option” program, giving them the lead in offering electricity to consumers who prefer cleaner power sources. On Wednesday, the Department of Energy (DoE) posted on its website […]