Eco-Business

EB Studio Energy Development Corp, the largest geothermal energy producer in the Philippines, has spearheaded a new alliance with corporate giants to achieve carbon neutrality and help the country meet climate targets.

The government announced an increase on the minimum amount of renewable energy supplied to investors and end-users from 1 per cent to 2.5 per cent, in a bid to ramp up the country’s goal to reach 35 per cent clean energy by 2030.

EB Studio Solar and wind are cheaper to build, but geothermal is more stable, generating constant power regardless of weather conditions.

Controversy around the ‘unconstitutional’ law adds to an uncertain legal environment, while global shifts in fossil fuel finance may force an investment rethink.

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Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.