DOE raises waste-to-energy bid target to 400 MW

FILE PHOTO: Department of Energy (DOE) facade. Images from DOE / INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE) boosted capacity and extended deadlines for its special

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The Philippine DOE raises waste-to-energy capacity target to 400 MW (from 230 MW) and extends deadlines to December 2028–2029 to attract more investors. The expansion accelerates WTE technology deployment for energy diversification and solid waste management.

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FILE PHOTO: Department of Energy (DOE) facade. Images from DOE / INQUIRER FILES

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE) boosted capacity and extended deadlines for its special waste-to-energy auction to attract more bidders.

The DOE said on Friday that it would increase the installation target for thermal combustion WTE projects under the Green Energy Auction Program to 400 megawatts (MW) from the original 230 MW.

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DOE raises waste-to-energy bid target to 400 MW

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