New Energy Can Serve The Philippines
Islands better off using renewable energy — study; The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands, and renewable energy could save the country billions each year
Gilbert P. Felongco, May 9, 2017 (Gulf News)
“Small islands detached from large electricity grids could be better off setting up their own renewable energy systems than relying on diesel or other fossil fuels for power generation, scientists in the Philippines say…The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands. Many island provinces and towns detached from the national grid generate their own power using diesel…[But new research suggests Filipinos can fight climate change and save billions each year with] wind and solar powered small island grids…[The] cost of generating power from solar and wind energy has declined significantly, making systems more suitable for small islands which are outside the electrical grid…[The Philippines creates almost] no incentives for the smaller electric cooperatives to procure cheaper sources and reduce costs…[The report proposes requiring electric cooperatives and private distribution utilities alike to optimise procurement, helping level the playing field for renewable power generators and reducing taxpayer costs by phasing out subsidies for imported diesel fuel…” click here for more
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