Powering renewable energy with the European delegation
Meralco, the European Chamber of Commerce and the European Embassies join hands in advancing renewable energy for sustainable development in the Philippines
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has reinforced its commitment to promote sustainable development in the Philippines through its pursuit to achieve just, orderly and affordable energy transition underpinned by its strategic investments in renewable energy.
During the executive roundtable discussion “Charting the Path to 2030: Strategic Conversations on Renewable Energy” organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), Meralco leaders led by Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan (front row, center) discussed in depth the Philippines’ clean energy roadmap and exchanged insights and best practices with the European ambassadors and representatives of ECCP.
Seen in photo are (front row, L-R) German Embassy representative Mathias Kruse, Meralco PowerGen (MGEN) President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel V. Rubio, Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, Belgian Ambassador Michel Parys, ECCP Associate Director for Government and International Affairs Sophia Ordoña, Irish Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Erica Duffy, (back row, L-R), Meralco Head of Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Bernice Gretchel P. Garcia-Rama, Meralco Head of Network Planning and Design Roberto D. Isip Jr., Meralco First Vice President and Head of Customer Retail Services Charina P. Padua, Meralco Vice President and Head of Enterprise and National Government Ma. Cecilia M. Domingo, Meralco Vice President and Head of Business Development Andrew Jason B. Tan, Austrian Embassy Commercial Counsellor Arnulf Gressel, Polish Embassy Head of Trade Office Bartek Wasiewski, ECCP Executive Director Florian Gottein, ECCP Vice President Jonathan Webster, Meralco First Vice President and Head of Networks Froilan J. Savet, Meralco Chief Investor Relations Officer Paul Jayson I. Ramos, Norwegian Embassy Counsellor Tor Haug, Meralco Enterprise Services Lead Jose Manuel A. Santos, Meralco Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Ferdinand O. Geluz, and Meralco First Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Raymond B. Ravelo.
MGEN’s Rubio, in his keynote message, highlighted One Meralco’s contribution to energy security, and the plans through which the power generation unit of Meralco aims to achieve a sustainable future through a low-carbon energy transition. Core to the group’s long-term sustainability strategy are twin commitments to secure 1,500 MW of renewable energy and to develop 1,500 MW of attributable green energy generation capacity. Through MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGREEN), MGEN plans to accelerate development of solar projects including Terra Solar, which is envisioned to be the world's largest single-site solar farm with battery energy storage system.
“These efforts are supported by the unwavering commitment of MGEN and Meralco to guaranteeing energy security and sustainability. Through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and forward-thinking initiatives, MGEN and Meralco are dedicated to shaping a future where reliable and sustainable energy is accessible to all,” Rubio said.
Meralco’s Manny Pangilinan (center), Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin (left) and Belgian Ambassador Michel Parys (right)
Meralco’s Pangilinan also reiterated the immediate need to boost available supply in the country, which undeniably plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable economic development.
“The margin of available and dependable supply in this country over the demand is very thin. We have to build more plants, whether conventional or renewable. We have to gain more capacity,” he emphasized.
For their part, the European diplomats shared insights on the successful implementation of renewable energy initiatives in their respective countries and how the Philippine energy industry can adopt these strategies and integrate technologies to alleviate power supply issues.
“By sharing best practices and fostering collaboration, we’re actively creating and enabling an environment for renewable energy initiatives and investments. This spirit of partnership overcomes the multisectoral challenges we face in achieving our shared objectives,” ECCP’s Webster concluded.
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