Chinese investment in Philippines’ renewables

There have been mixed reactions to pledges of support for renewable energy projects in the Philippines. By: By Geela Garcia, China Dialogue In January, nine Chinese energy companies committed to invest nearly US$14 billion in renewable energy development in the Philippines. The companies expressed interest mainly in solar and offshore wind, but also hydropower, geothermal and biomass. Notable among them was state-owned China General Nuclear Power Group, the country’s largest nuclear power producer. Energy experts in the Southeast Asian nation have welcomed these investments, but also expressed concern about how the administration, led by President Bongbong Marcos, will ensure projects succeed. During the term