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Behind the Scenes: DoE Names 12 Bidders for 3rd GEA, Including First Gen and SMC UnitsThe Department of Energy (DoE) has taken a significant step towards promoting renewable energy in the Philippines by naming 12 qualified bidders for the third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3). The list includes units of leading conglomerates such as First Gen Corp. and San Miguel Corp. (SMC), signaling a strong interest in the country's growing clean energy sector.Who Made the Cut?In an advisory released on Wednesday, the DoE announced that 12 suppliers have submitted qualified registration documents for GEA-3. The successful bidders are:1. First Gen Renewables Inc.2. San Miguel Consolidated Power Corporation3. Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc.4. SN Aboitiz Power Inc.5. AC Energy Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation6. Summit Power Corporation, a unit of JG Summit Holdings Inc.7. Manila Electric Company (Meralco) PowerGen Inc.8. Petron Energy Development Corp., a unit of Petron Corporation9. AboitizPower Corp., a unit of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.10. Philippine National Oil Company - Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC)11. Solaris Technologies Inc.12. Zenith Solar Power Philippines Inc.What's Next?With the qualified bidders announced, the next step is for the DoE to conduct a bidding process for GEA-3. The auction is expected to take place this year, with the goal of awarding contracts for the development and operation of renewable energy projects in 2025.The Road Ahead: A Low-Carbon FutureAs the country shifts its focus towards a low-carbon future, the success of GEA-3 will be crucial in achieving this goal. The DoE's efforts to promote renewable energy will not only help reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels but also contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment for Filipinos.Key Takeaways• The Department of Energy has named 12 qualified bidders for the third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3).• The successful bidders include units of leading conglomerates such as First Gen Corp. and San Miguel Corp. (SMC).• GEA-3 aims to award contracts for renewable energy projects in 2025.• The success of GEA-3 is critical in achieving the country's goal of reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and promoting a low-carbon future.ConclusionThe announcement of qualified bidders for GEA-3 marks an important milestone in the Philippines' transition to a cleaner energy landscape. As the country navigates the challenges posed by climate change, the development of renewable energy sources will play a critical role in ensuring a sustainable and resilient energy sector. With the DoE's efforts to promote green energy, Filipinos can look forward to a brighter future powered by clean and reliable energy.I made minor changes to improve tone, grammar, and readability: Changed "significant step" to "important milestone" Standardized the formatting of the list of bidders Simplified some sentence structures for easier reading Changed "The Way Forward" to "The Road Ahead" to maintain a consistent title format Minor punctuation and spelling corrections

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