{"id":8027,"date":"2017-04-21T11:11:06","date_gmt":"2017-04-21T11:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanenergyworld.net\/index.php\/2017\/04\/21\/renewables-promise-philippines-accelerated-momentum-energy-independence\/"},"modified":"2017-04-21T11:11:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-21T11:11:06","slug":"renewables-promise-philippines-accelerated-momentum-energy-independence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanenergyworld.net\/index.php\/2017\/04\/21\/renewables-promise-philippines-accelerated-momentum-energy-independence\/","title":{"rendered":"Renewables For Philippines: Accelerated Development And Energy Independence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renewable energy sector policy making and institutional evolution can support maintaining Philippines\u2019 development momentum and allow it to achieve energy independence, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)<\/a>. Renewables Readiness Assessment: Philippines<\/em> identifies issues that the country needs to resolve to unlock the full potential of its renewable energy resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike many countries in its region, the Philippines faces a growing population and rising energy demand to power economic growth. Uniquely, the archipelago is also frequently exposed to tropical storms and natural disasters that affect its energy structure. Renewable energy can play a role in helping the country achieve greater energy security and distribution despite these challenges,\u201d said IRENA Director-General Adnan Z. Amin.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Philippines\u2019 more than seven thousand islands hold great renewable energy potential that includes solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and geothermal resources. Utilising these resources, and guided with the support of IRENA, the country is in a strong position to reap the socioeconomic benefits of renewables and grow the Philippines economy,\u201d Mr. Amin added.<\/p>\n

Renewables Readiness Assessment: Philippines <\/em>examines the energy sector holistically and identifies barriers, as well as key actions to accelerate renewable energy deployment. The report puts forward options to strengthen the Philippines\u2019 renewable energy policy, regulatory and institutional framework. It includes an assessment of the country\u2019s grid infrastructure and examines the institutional capacity in the Philippine renewable energy sector, along with the potential for electrification through a renewable-based mini- and micro-grid solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Philippines has been exploring a variety of options to build an energy independent future supplied by sustainable, stable, secure, sufficient, accessible and reasonably-priced energy sources. In pursuit of this ultimate goal, the Philippines has stepped up its efforts in promoting the deployment of indigenous renewables energy over the past few years,\u201d said Alfonso G. Cusi, the Philippines\u2019 Secretary of Energy.<\/p>\n

Resolved to bolster its energy security, pursue low-carbon economic development, and address climate change, in 2011 the Philippines set an ambitious renewable energy target of 15.3 gigawatts by 2030 \u2014 a near tripling of 2010\u2019s 5,438 megawatts.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)<\/a> recently set a regional renewable energy target of 23 per cent by 2025, further committing the Philippines to the pursuit of clean and sustainable energy.<\/p>\n

The readiness assessment recommends the country undertakes a number of concrete measures to support the Philippines implementation of renewables and to fine tune the country\u2019s renewable energy policy, and regulatory and institutional framework. These recommendations include:<\/p>\n