Two professors from the College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines gave a public lecture on energy storage last October 9, 2015. This was to give an appreciation and better understanding to interested individuals as well as to encourage students, both undergraduate and graduate level, to pursue this field of research. Dr. Rinlee Butch Cervera and Dr. Joey Ocon both discussed their current research efforts on energy storage.

In light of the release of DOE Department Circular DC2015-06-0008 “Mandating All Distribution Utilities to Undergo Competitive Selection Process (CSP) in Securing Power Supply Agreements (PSA)” as well as the release of the initial Implementing Guidelines by the DOE and ERC for the said circular, the UP CIDS, under its Sustainable Energy Program (SEP), held a Public Forum last September 29, 2015.

Get to know what the DOE Department Circular DC2015-06-0008 is all about! You can download the pdf file here: http://cids.up.edu.ph/implementing-competitive-selection-process-power-supply-agreements-philippines/

Professor Rowaldo del Mundo of the University of the Philippines said that the high electricity prices in the country can be reduced by up to 20% by ensuring the security of supply. In a public lecture held last April 16, 2015, Prof. del Mundo explained that the reduction of power rates can be achieved by […]