MMSU - CARE

11/08/2026

30/07/2026

PSSEA in the Media | PSSEA and MMSU Partner to Advance Renewable Energy Research

In a Daily Tribune feature, the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) and Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) formalized a partnership to strengthen renewable energy research, innovation, and capacity building. The collaboration aims to bridge industry and academia in developing practical solutions that support the country's clean energy transition.

PSSEA remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that advance research, innovation, and workforce development, helping accelerate the adoption of solar and energy storage technologies across the Philippines.

Read the full article:
https://tribune.net.ph/2026/07/28/mmsu-solar-industry-alliance-forge-partnership-to-advance-renewable-energy-research

For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

28/07/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance, MMSU team up for clean energy future

By Jareason Fabre

A new partnership between industry and academia is set to drive renewable energy innovation as the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) and Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 28 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas. The two institutions will work together to advance research, technology development, and capacity building to support the country’s growing solar and energy storage sector.

The MOU was signed during the PSSEA Annual Assembly by MMSU President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr. and PSSEA President and Board Member Jose Rafael Mendoza. The signing was witnessed by PSSEA Chairperson Maria Theresa Capellan and MMSU Center for Affiliated Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Conservation (MMSU-CARE) Project Leader Engr. Thomas Ubiña.

The partnership establishes a framework for cooperation in renewable energy, particularly in the solar and energy storage sectors. It covers joint research initiatives, technical studies, innovation programs, training activities, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing to support the country’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.

Under the agreement, MMSU-CARE will lead research initiatives, engineering studies, system performance analysis, and the development of technical assessment methods for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The center will also conduct diagnostic surveys, field validation, performance testing, and documentation of research outputs to strengthen renewable energy applications.

Meanwhile, PSSEA will help connect the university with industry partners, provide technical data and operational insights, support the dissemination of research findings, and promote the adoption of industry standards and best practices in renewable energy deployment.

Both institutions will also collaborate in strengthening solar PV technical standards, supporting the establishment and operation of a Solar Technology Testing Center (STTC), conducting technical workshops and stakeholder consultations, and ensuring that joint activities align with national policies and professional standards.

“Through this partnership with industry, we can generate innovations, strengthen technical capabilities, and prepare future professionals who will help accelerate the country’s transition to clean and sustainable energy,” President Manzano said.

For PSSEA, the partnership with MMSU strengthens industry-academic collaboration by connecting renewable energy experts with researchers and learners and promoting knowledge exchange, technical advancement, and the adoption of best practices in the solar and energy storage sectors.

PSSEA is a non-stock, non-profit industry association composed of stakeholders in the solar and energy storage sector. It promotes industry collaboration, policy advocacy, and the implementation of best practices to support renewable energy development in the Philippines.

MMSU-CARE, a unit under the National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center (NBERIC), leads the university’s initiatives in renewable energy research, energy efficiency, and sustainable technology development, supporting national priorities and community-based innovations.

https://www.mmsu.edu.ph/article/news/3108/philippine-solar-and-storage-energy-alliance-mmsu-team-up-for-clean-energy-future

24/07/2026

20/07/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | The MMSU Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center (NBERIC) will hold its Session 3 of the Straight Direct Talk with NBERIC – Second Edition on July 23 at the MMSU Center for Flexible Learning.

The session will feature Dr. Vallerie Ann Samson, Deputy Director of the DOST–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, who will discuss the topic, "Nuclear Energy as a Source of Clean and Low-Carbon Energy: Status and Prospects in the Philippine Setting."

For more information and updates, follow the official page of the National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center or scan the QR code provided.

20/07/2026

17/07/2026

MMSU-NBERIC is looking for qualified applicants for the following positions under the project "𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴":

• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗜

Submit your application personally at the MMSU-NBERIC Building or email it to [email protected].

Application deadline: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

17/07/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 ☀️📍

Look at these two maps. At first glance, you might just see clusters of yellow dots scattered across Ilocos Norte. But to our team, each of those dots represents a real home, a conversation over coffee, and a family taking a step toward energy independence.

Swipe to see where we started with our 2026 field runs this March–April and June–July, and what the total constellation of clean energy looks like today!

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗚𝗜𝗦?

Developed by the Affiliated Renewable Energy Center (AREC) at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and funded by the Department of Energy (DOE), ARECGIS is a mobile and web-based mapping system.

But it’s much more than just software. It’s a tool to prove that small, everyday, non-commercial solar setups—the ones on residential roofs and local farms—actually add up to something massive. Every single household we map brings the Philippines closer to the DOE’s goal of a 50% renewable energy power generation mix by 2040.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝐵𝑒ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑜𝑡𝑠 🏡

When we went out, we were listening to your stories:

The Wins: Families proudly sharing how their hybrid solar systems have slashed their monthly electric bills and changed the way they think about energy.

The Hurdles: Neighbors opening up about the confusion of net metering paperwork, system maintenance, and trying to make sense of complex utility billing.

It’s these raw, real conversations that keep us grounded. Technology is only as good as its impact on the people using it, and we are committed to making sure our communities have the guidance and support they need to truly thrive under the sun.

A massive thank you to everyone who welcomed our team into their homes, shared their experiences, and let us add their light to the map! We’re back in the office to analyze the latest data, but our minds are already on the next community seminars we're planning to help bridge those technical gaps.

17/07/2026

𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒 | Just wrapped up an eye-opening few weeks on the road! We spent time traveling through Sarrat, Piddig, Dingras, Solsona, and Marcos in Ilocos Norte to conduct a field inventory of renewable energy systems.

It’s inspiring to see so many households taking control of their energy to reduce electricity costs. Many families we spoke to are seeing real benefits like lower bills and improved energy awareness. Most folks with solar PV setups are highly satisfied experiencing the efficiency of solar power firsthand, and we noticed quite a high number of existing hybrid systems out there.

But it’s not all sunshine; we also heard real frustrations from the community:

The Paperwork: People are struggling with application processing, system compatibility with utility requirements, and scratching their heads over net metering billing mechanisms.

The Tech Gap: We noticed that limited technical knowledge among users, a lack of routine maintenance, and improper system sizing are causing inefficient installations that reduce expected energy output.

This trip reminded our team that installing the technology is only half the battle. Results from our inventory clearly indicate a need for stronger information dissemination and local government support to promote renewable energy systems and net metering programs.

Next up: uploading all these stories and data to the database, and planning some much-needed public seminar on solar PV systems to help bridge that knowledge gap!

09/07/2026