Solar Energy

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TotalEnergies, Nextnorth begin Isabela solar project

TotalEnergies and Philippine renewable developer Nextnorth have reached financial close and started construction on a 440 megawatt-peak solar power project in Ilagan City, Isabela, marking one of the largest clean energy builds in the country.

29 Apr 2026

9:02AM

SteelAsia taps Buskowitz Energy for Cebu solar rooftop project

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has signed a contract with Buskowitz Energy Inc. for an 8-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop project at its Compostela Works in Cebu, marking a major step in the company’s renewable energy expansion.

24 Mar 2026

12:49PM

Smart, EdgePoint deploy solar-powered towers in off-grid sites

Smart Communications Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has partnered with independent tower company EdgePoint Towers Inc. to roll out solar-powered telecommunications towers across the country, starting with 20 sites in off-grid areas.

11 Mar 2026

2:20PM

First Gen breaks ground on 54-MW solar plant in Batangas

The First Gen Group has begun construction of its first utility-scale solar power facility, marking another step in its expansion of renewable energy capacity in the Philippines.

11 Mar 2026

10:20AM

GSIS launches solar energy loan for government workers

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is preparing to launch a solar energy loan program that will allow government employees to borrow up to P500,000 to install solar panel systems in their homes.

22 Dec 2025

3:43PM

WINNING | Manila Water scales solar push to cut power risk

Manila Water is turning energy management into a competitive advantage as utilities grapple with volatile electricity prices and tighter sustainability expectations.

12 Dec 2025

4:10PM

Manila Water expands solar power use across 10 key facilities

Manila Water, in partnership with renewable energy solutions provider MSpectrum, has completed the physical installation of an additional 3.8 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar capacity across 10 key operational facilities, marking a major milestone in the company’s sustainability and renewable energy journey.

9 Oct 2025

2:01PM

Signify unveils solar streetlights to boost campus, walkway safety

Signify, a lighting company, has expanded its professional portfolio with four new products designed to make public spaces—particularly campuses and pedestrian zones—safer and more sustainable.

25 Jul 2025

2:40PM

SM unveils PH's largest rooftop solar facility at SM City Fairview

The new solar PV system boasts a 3.785-megawatt peak capacity, featuring 6,882 solar modules across 4.3 hectares. It is projected to produce up to 5,960-megawatt-hour annually, covering 11 percent of the mall’s energy consumption.