Technology

EV Boom Sparks Energy Supply Concerns

Electric vehicles (EVs) are going mainstream around the world, with more than one in four cars sold globally this year expected to be electric, according to the International Energy Agency
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What’s Driving the Philippines’ Nuclear Energy Push

According to Asian Power, the Philippines is confronting a major energy dilemma, with roughly “80% of its baseload power” at risk of disruption. With electricity demand surging, the Philippines urgently
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Meralco and French Firm Collab to Explore Nuclear Energy

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with France’s state-owned utility Électricité de France (EDF) to examine the potential of deploying nuclear energy in the Philippines to enhance the country’s long-term
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DOST Launches First Quantum Lab Dedicated to Energy Sector

The Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) has launched the country’s first quantum research lab dedicated to the energy sector, called the Quantum and Intelligent Systems Laboratory for Power Engineering
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Meralco to deploy 3.27 million smart meters

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced plans to roll out 3.27 million smart meters between 2025 and 2029 as part of its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program. AMI is an
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Key Insights into Navigating the Future during the 6th Paderanga Varela Memorial Lecture on Energy

On October 24, 2024, The sixth Paderanga Varela Memorial Lecture (PVML) was held at the Discovery Primea in Makati City. The PVML is an annual event that aims to engage
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The Hydrogen Car: Coming Soon to a Highway Near You?

Key Takeaways: Hydrogen cars are far from being a hoax. Hydrogen cell-powered electric vehicles (HCFVs) exist.  These vehicles emit nothing but water vapor, which makes them revolutionary in the automobile
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Will Wood Make Good Batteries?

Key Takeaways:  The demand for precious metals making up EV batteries, batteries for our electronic and energy storage devices is rising at an unprecedented pace.  Scientists are looking towards more
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Can Robotaxis Become a Reality in the Philippines?

In highly urbanized areas in the Philippines such as Metro Manila, road traffic is part of everyday life. Commuters and private car owners experience this daily on the way to
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The Importance of Energy Storage Solutions

In a country abundant with renewable energy, why is it so hard to make it mainstream? The challenge lies in the intermittence of our renewable energy sources- we can only
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