ACEN to extend P1 billion loan to Solar Philippines
AC Energy Corp. will provide a P1-billion loan to Solar Philippines and its affiliate to acquire land for solar farm projects......»»
Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»
Schneider Electric switching to solar power
French energy management and automation firm Schneider Electric is transitioning its operations in the Philippines to clean energy with the installation of solar panels in its manufacturing plant in Rosario, Cavite......»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
Philippines, US allot P1.15 billion to fight TB
The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), and the United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), have teamed up to finance a P1.15-billion campaign against tuberculosis (TB) in the country......»»
ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka
Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»
ACEN FY23 profit: P7.4-B (down 43%)
ACEN, the Zobel Family’s renewable energy holding company, posted an FY23 net income of P7.4 billion, which was 43% lower than the P8.6 billion it made in FY22......»»
ACEN units get P12.87 billion funding for RE projects
ACEN Corp. is infusing a total of P12.87 billion in its various subsidiaries to support the development of their respective renewable energy projects......»»
ACEN’s P38 billion wind project OK’d for green financing
The Board of Investments has endorsed ACEN Corp.’s P37.7 billion wind power project in the provinces of Laguna and Quezon for green lane processing......»»
ACEN secures sustainability-linked loan worth P11 billion
ACEN Corp., the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, is looking to raise P11 billion from its first sustainability-linked loan, which will help boost solar energy capacity in the country......»»
ACEN secures P20 billion loan to finance RE expansion
ACEN Corp., the energy platform of the Ayala Group, has secured a new debt deal to fund the aggressive expansion of its renewable energy portfolio......»»
ACEN 9M net income: P6.6-B (UP 59% y/y)
ACEN teased its Q3 and 9M results, headlined by a 9M consolidated net income of P6.6 billion (+59% y/y), boosted largely by the sale of ACEN’s interest in two geothermal power plants in Indonesia......»»
ACEN secures P5 billion loan facility from Metrobank
ACEN Corp., the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, has secured a fresh debt deal with a local bank to beef up its war chest......»»
DoE eyes OSW, taps USAID
Due to the lack of financial allocation, the Department of Energy or DoE is turning to the United States Agency for International Development or USAID to bankroll the inclusion of offshore wind or OSW and floating solar energy, among other new technologies, into the country’s competitive renewable energy zones or CREZ. In a recent interview with reporters, Assistant Secretary Mylene C. Capongcol said these new power technologies should be included in the CREZ so that its integration into the grid will be efficient. “The first stage of CREZ, that finished does not include offshore wind and floating solar and other bodies of water. So the second stage, hopefully, will be supported by a USAID grant because we don’t have the budget here,” Capongcol said. “We will talk officially with USAID but we have sent our official request so we will just have a meeting about what is the scope of work and the timeline,” she added. OSW potential high Based on the Philippines OSW Roadmap launched in 2022, the country has about 178 gigawatts or GW of OSW potential. To date, the DoE has awarded a total of 79 OSW Contracts with a total potential capacity of 61.931 GW, spread mainly North of Luzon, West of Metro Manila, North and South of Mindoro, Panay and Guimaras Strait. Meanwhile, in terms of floating solar energy ventures, one of the latest developments was the Laguna Lake Development Authority’s move to offer 2,000 hectares of the Laguna de Bay for floating solar projects. Of these, 800 hectares were taken by ACEN Corp. Half, or 1,000 hectares were leased by renewable energy firm SunAsia Energy, which aims to develop a 1300-MW facility for $1.2 billion. The remaining 200 hectares, on the other hand, were allocated to Singapore-based firm Vena Energy. Capongcol reiterated that the CREZ project will significantly complement the government’s drive to augment the country’s supply of clean energy. By proactively focusing transmission expansion to these resource areas, clean energy generation development obstacles such as transmission access, energy curtailment, land permitting, and regulatory barriers will be resolved. Thus, reducing the risk for private players who will invest in the sector. Relatedly, the DoE official bared that the 2023-2050 Philippine Energy Plan or PEP will also highlight the adoption of modern technologies, smart grid systems, and demand-side management to bring down overall energy consumption and cut down greenhouse gas emissions. The government set the target of a 35 percent share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix by 2035 and increased it further to 50 percent by 2040. However, it is still notable that despite an aggressive stance on clean energy utilization, the Philippines continues to heavily rely on coal. Coal, which is cheaper than other forms of power but more detrimental to the environment, is still the highest contributor to the power generation mix at nearly 60 percent. Renewable energy only takes a little over 20 percent of the mix. The post DoE eyes OSW, taps USAID appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
ACEN infusing P1.5 billion to 5 subsidiaries
ACEN Corp. is infusing P1.46 billion to five subsidiaries to support the development of floating solar renewable energy projects in Laguna Lake......»»
High BoI figures show capital swing
As a testament to the strides taken to raise the country’s laggard investments, the country’s main investment promotion agency, the Board of Investments reported registering P720 billion worth of investments for the year until August. In a forum on Thursday, BoI Governor Marjorie Ramos-Samaniego said they now see positive investment growth for the rest of the year. “As of August of 2023, the BoI approvals amounted to 72 percent of the P1-trillion investment target for the year,” she added. Last Tuesday, BoI chairperson and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said he is confident of hitting and even surpassing the 2023 investment approvals target of P1.5 trillion. He said the investment promotion agency has projects in the pipeline, some of which came from past foreign trips of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and the investment missions of the Department of Trade and Industry. Last year, the BoI approved an estimated P729 billion worth of new projects, which is 11 percent higher than the P655.4 billion approved in 2021. On Thursday, the BoI announced that it granted green lane endorsement to five floating solar power projects in Laguna Lake under Executive Order 18 or “Constituting Green Lanes for Strategic Investments,” meant to expedite, streamline and automate government approval and registration process of priority and strategic investments. “In keeping with the government’s goal of accelerating the realization of green investments in the Philippines, the BOI has given the go-ahead to ACEN Corporation’s requests for Green Lane processing of several renewable energy ventures located in Laguna Lake,” Pascual explained. The approved projects include SolarAce4, AC Laguna, AC Subic, GigaWind1 and Ingrid Floating Solar Power Plants, which are consistent with the government’s mission to accelerate the growth of eco-friendly investments. In accordance with EO 18, the five renewable energy. or RE, projects are now identified and designated as strategic investments, which are expected to be completed between 2026 and 2027. Obtaining green lane status expedites permit and license issuance, including resolving strategic investment issues. Trade Undersecretary and BoI managing head Ceferino Rodolfo awarded the Green Lane Certificates of Endorsement to ACEN president and CEO Eric Francia in an awarding ceremony at the BoI Main Office in Makati City last 6 September 2023. BoI Governor Ramos-Samaniego and Executive Director Bobby Fondevilla of the Investment Assistance Center are present in the ceremony, and ACEN representatives namely Anabelle Natividad, authorized representative; Atty. Lucky Aranas, project lawyer; and Miguel Ignacio, project manager. SolarAce4 covers 100 hectares of the lake surface area in Santa Cruz, Laguna, and will produce a 140-megawatt peak of clean energy. AC Laguna Floating Solar Power Plant — AC Laguna is located on 200 hectares of lake surface area in Victoria and Pila, Laguna, and will generate 280MWp of clean energy. The AC SUBIC Floating Solar Power Plant, occupying 200 hectares of lake surface area in Victoria and Santa Cruz, Laguna, is expected to produce 280MWp of clean energy. GigaWind1 Floating Solar Power Plant covers 200 hectares of lake surface area in Kalayaan and Paete, Laguna and will generate 280MWp of sustainable energy. Finally, Ingrid Floating Solar Power Plant is located on 100 hectares of lake surface area in Lumban, Laguna and will produce 140MWp of clean energy. At the forefront of Asia Pacific’s renewables revolution, ACEN is the first energy company in Southeast Asia to announce a Net Zero roadmap. ACEN, established in 2011, is the renewable energy platform of the Ayala Group. Its portfolio continues to grow with new solar and wind farms under construction in the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, Lao PDR and India. ACEN aims to be the largest listed renewables platform in Southeast Asia and is targeting to reach 20 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Its key markets are the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia and India. The post High BoI figures show capital swing appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
ACEN completes preferred shares offering
ACEN Corp. has completed the largest preferred shares offering in the country since 2016, raising P25 billion from its maiden preferred shares issuance following strong demand from both institutional and retail investors......»»
ACEN raises P25 billion from preferred shares offering
ACEN Corporation has formally listed its Series A and Series B preferred shares through a bell ringing ceremony held at the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, 1 September 2023. ACEN raised P25 billion from the sale of firm offer shares and over-subscription option shares during its follow-on offering (FOO). PSE president and CEO Ramon S. Monzon lauded ACEN on its oversubscribed FOO. He also commended the energy firm for continuously tapping the equities market as a funding source to boost its renewable energy portfolio. The company raised Php 30.32 billion and P11.58 billion from the stock market in 2021 and 2022, respectively. “This oversubscribed offering, at a time when other companies are putting off their capital raising plans, speaks of the level of trust that investors have in ACEN, and their confidence at how the company is working towards the achievement of its vision and strategic initiatives, including its target of having 20 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030,” Mr. Monzon said. The post ACEN raises P25 billion from preferred shares offering appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
ACEN secures P10 billion term loan facility
ACEN Corp. is beefing up its war chest to support the aggressive expansion of its renewable energy portfolio......»»
ACEN prices dividend rate for ACENA and ACENB
ACEN provided an update on its P25-billion follow-on offering of preferred shares......»»
ACEN finalizes terms of P25 billion pref shares issue
ACEN Corp., the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, has set the final terms and conditions of its preferred shares offering which could net up to P25 billion......»»