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ANGAT MINDANAO: The Future With Renewable Energy ( Research by: Marco Arayan)

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URL: https://youtu.be/nAmkF1ENuGQ?si=4GsFY7VCmA9wn6d_

Title: Angat Mindanao: The future with renewable energy

Author: Sarah Carpio

Date Published: November 20, 2021

Key Info: 100% electrification, diversification of energy mix and achieving a regime of reliable, reasonably priced and sustainable power for Mindanao in 2030 and beyond.

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ANGAT MINDANAO: The Future With Renewable Energy

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Marcos says gov't 'aggressively' promoting renewable energy ( Research by: Marco Arayan)

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URL: https://www.rappler.com/nation/sona-2023-marcos-jr-says-government-aggressively-promoting-renewable-energy/

Title: Marcos says gov’t ‘aggressively’ promoting renewable energy

Author: Iya Gozum

Date Published:  July 25, 2023

Key info:

Currently, renewable energy contributes 29% to the country’s energy mix with a capacity to produce 8,150 megawatts of electricity, according to a 2022 report released by the Department of Energy (DOE).

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President Marcos trumpets renewable energy while also pushing for more gas exploration

MANILA, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday, July 24, that the government is taking a more aggressive stance to increase renewable energy in the country, awarding more than a hundred renewable energy contracts in the past year.

"Renewable energy is the way forward," Marcos said during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA).

"Since last year, an additional 126 renewable energy contracts with potential capacity of 31,000 megawatts have been awarded," he added.

Currently, renewable energy contributes 29% to the country's energy mix with a capacity to produce 8,150 megawatts of electricity, according to a 2022 report released by the Department of Energy (DOE).

The government is gunning to increase installed capacity to at least 20,000 megawatts of electricity coming from renewables by 2040. The Philippines has less than two decades to catch up.

Marcos echoed the goals stated in the government's National Renewable Energy Program. "We are aggressively promoting renewables, so that it provides a 35% share in the power mix by 2030, and then on to 50% by 2040."

Power generation efforts were also amplified as Marcos cited his administration's goal to reach total electrification. He reported that half a million homes got access to electricity since his assumption to office.

"We will spare no effort to achieve full household-electrification by the end of my term. 100% is within our reach," Marcos said.

To attain the country's renewable energy targets, Marcos said they have opened up these projects to foreign investments. Late last year, the Philippine government allowed 100% foreign ownership of renewable energy projects in the country.

On November 15, 2022, the DOE issued Circular No. 2022-11-0034 permitting the State to enter into contracts with foreign citizens, foreign-owned corporations to help lower costs of renewable energy projects and make "cleaner energy more accessible to the public."

Previously, the law reserved the exploration, development, and utilization of renewable energy sources to companies that are at least 60% Filipino-owned. Prior to the DOE circular, foreign investors were only allowed to own up to 40% equity in these projects.

Here are the numbers of active renewable energy projects:

Lacking ambition?

While Marcos described the government's efforts to transition to renewable energy, some groups said it was "unambitious."

Environmental coalition Power for the People said energy transition is "a path that requires speed and scale to meet climate and energy security goals."

"50% by 2040 is also too long to wait for consumers to have reasonably priced electricity, free from dependence on foreign fossil fuel sources," said Gerry Arances, convenor of Power for People Coalition, on Monday. "50% by 2040 is too little, too late."

The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the world may breach 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming even before 2030.

When this happens, the world would experience what it's like when it permanently crosses the global temperature threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius set in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

More gas exploration

Marcos said the government is also pushing "for more gas exploration in other parts of the country."

He noted the recent agreement signed with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, opening up the resource-rich region to natural gas exploration.

But this runs counter to the promise of accelerating renewable energy in the country, environmental group Greenpeace Philippines said in a statement on Monday.

Khevin Yu, Greenpeace's energy transition campaigner, said there's no way forward to clean energy transition "so long as the government pursues the expansion of new fossil gas projects in Mindanao, and remains silent on phasing out coal, while promoting legislation for nuclear energy that will further divert attention and resources from renewable energy."

- Rappler.com

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Marcos says gov't 'aggressively' promoting renewable energy

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President Marcos trumpets renewable energy while also pushing for more gas exploration

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URL: https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/infographics-renewable-energy/
TITLE: Infographics: renewable energy
AUTHOR/ARTIST: No author indicated
DATE PUBLISHED: SEPT 08, 2018
KEY INFO: Education and awareness. Another important way to promote renewable energy is to raise awareness and educate the public and the stakeholders about its benefits and potential. This can include providing accurate and reliable information, data, and examples of successful renewable energy projects and initiatives.

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Renewable Energy: Sources For Fuels And Electricity(RESEARCHED BY:LIANCY SINGSON)

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URL: https://www.amazon.com/Renewable-Energy-Sources-Fuels-Electricity/dp/1559631384
TITLE: Renewable Energy: Sources For Fuels And Electricity
AUTHOR: Thomas B. Johansson
DATE PUBLISHED: November 1, 1992
KEY INFO: Written and edited by the world's leading experts, Renewable Energy is the most comprehensive reference work on alternative energy ever published. Overall performance, cost, market potential, and environmental impact are assessed for fuels and electricity derived from hydroelectric, wind, photovoltaics, solar-thermal, geothermal, ocean, and biomass energy sources. In addition, practical and specific recommendations for promoting the adoption of renewables on a broad scale and presented and analyzed.

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Written and edited by the world's leading experts, Renewable Energy is the most comprehensive reference work on alternative energy ever published. Overall performance, cost, market potential, and environmental impact are assessed for fuels and electricity derived from hydroelectric, wind, photovoltaics, solar-thermal, geothermal, ocean, and biomass energy sources. In addition, practical and specific recommendations for promoting the adoption of renewables on a broad scale and presented and analyzed.

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Renewable Energy: Sources For Fuels And Electricity

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Renewable Energy: Sources For Fuels And Electricity [Johansson, Thomas B., Kelly, Henry, Reddy, Amula K.

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https://youtu.be/nAmkF1ENuGQ?feature=shared
TITLE: ANGAT MINDANAO: The Future With Renewable Energy
Date:
2022
Author:
Sarah Carpio
KEY INFO: The power shortage in Mindanao is one of the most binding constraints to the region's growth and development.

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ANGAT MINDANAO: The Future With Renewable Energy

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https://www.pids.gov.ph/details/a-long-road-for-renewable-energy-in-mindanao
Date:
October 2021
Author:
Philippine Institute For Development Studies
Key Info:
DURING the launch of the Philippines' Sustainable Finance Roadmap and Guiding Principles on October 20, 2021, Department of Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez said the Philippine government is "committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent over the next decade."

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A long road for renewable energy in Mindanao

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DURING the launch of the Philippines' Sustainable Finance Roadmap and Guiding Principles on October 20, 2021, Department of Finance Secretary Carlos G

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TITLE:
Gov’t urged to set up community-based renewable energy program
AUTHOR:
Minda News
Date:
January 14, 2023
KEY INFO:
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 14 January) — Environmental group “Panalipdan! Mindanao” urged the government to show “political will” to establish a community-based renewable energy program to have a more inclusive approach in equalizing the island’s current power structure of 70-30 in favor of fossil fuels.

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URL:
https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/18/more-renewable-energy-sources-expected-in-mindanao/
TITLE:
More renewable energy sources expected in Mindanao
Author:
Manila Bulletin
DATE:
January 2023
KEY INFO:
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said more sources of renewable energy will be added to the Mindanao grid between 2023 and 2028 that will balance out the current power mix of the island at 70-30 in favor of fossil fuels.

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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 January) - More renewable energy sources are expected to be added to the Mindanao grid in the next six years, a move that may equalize the island's current power mix of 70-30 in favor of fossil fuels.

Mindanao Development Authority Assistant Secretary Romeo Montenegro said during "Wednesdays at Habi at Kape" that the island is hoping to see additional supply of about 2,000 megawatts from renewable energy between 2023 and 2028, of which 400 MW are committed applications and 1,600 MW are indicative or in the early stage of the application process.

He said renewable energy is being pushed in Mindanao as the government hopes to reverse the power mix of the island, which is dominated by coal-fed power plants, to comply with the country's obligations under the Paris Agreement.

Montenegro added that no new applications for construction of coal-fired power plants will be approved in Mindanao after the Department of Energy declared in 2020 a moratorium on endorsements for greenfield coal power plants.

The multilateral agreement, which entered into force on November 4, 2016, targets to limit "global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels" as part of global efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects.

Under this agreement, countries "aim to reach global peaking of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible to achieve a climate neutral world by mid-century."

The Philippines signed the Paris Agreement on April 23, 2016, and it was ratified by the Senate on March 23, 2017.

Montenegro said the island has a total of 4,000 MW installed capacity, of which between 2,700 and 2,800 MW is available.

He added there are applications for solar, hydro, biomass, and other possible sources of renewable energy on the island.

"If these are implemented, and fully developing power to the grid, that will definitely turn the tide in favor of renewable energy by 2028. However, it's not easy to go through the several challenges," he said.

Montenegro said among the challenges that investors in renewable power encounter are the agreements between the proponents and financial institutions and the available market.

He said the power demand of Mindanao is continuously increasing at the rate of 4 to 7% annually.

"Definitely, we need at least 1,500 MW between now and 2030," he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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Mindanao to tap more renewable energy sources

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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 January) - More renewable energy sources are expected to be added to the Mindanao grid in the next six years, a move that may equalize the island's current power mix of 70-30 in favor of fossil fuels.

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Renewable energy, facts and information(RESEARCH BY: LIANCY SINGSON)

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TITLE: Renewable energy, facts and information
AUTHOR: Christina Nunez
DATE PUBLISHED: January 31, 2019
KEY INFO: Clean energy has far more to recommend it than just being "green." The growing sector creates jobs, makes electric grids more resilient, expands energy access in developing countries, and helps lower energy bills. Al of those factors have contributed to a renewable energy renaissance in recent years, with wind and solar setting new records for electricity generation.

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Solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal power can provide energy without the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels.

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ALLIANCE FOR MINDANAO OFF-GRID RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT(RESEARCHED BY: NIKKYLA ROSETE)

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URL: https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pdacf122.pdf
TITLE: ALLIANCE FOR MINDANAO OFF-GRID RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT
AUTHOR: no author indicated
DATE PUBLISHED: February 22, 2002 to March 31, 2005
KEY INFO: The project design included a significant focus on community preparation activities including working with communities on project preparation and organization, focusing on social preparation activities including community consultation, development needs assessment and preparation of livelihood and community infrastructure projects, securing community participation and buy-in, and building local technical and financial capacity.

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European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines - Promoting Renewable Energy Access in Mindanao: An ECCP REPH100 forum(RESEARCHED BY: NIKKYLAROSETE)

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URL: https://www.eccp.com/events/1183
TITLE: Promoting Renewable Energy Access in Mindanao: An ECCP REPH100 Forum
AUTHOR: no author indicated
DATE PUBLISHED: Sep 08
KEY INFO: Based on several studies and geographic projections, Mindanao is the key to the future of renewable energy in the Philippines. Rich in natural resources and containing various terrains, Mindanao has massive potential for hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, solar, and biopower.

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Mindanao is, based on several studies and geographic projections, the key to the future of renewable energy in the Philippines. Rich in natural resources and containing a wide range of different terrain, Mindanao has massive potential for hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, solar, and biopower. This proves essential for the Philippines, as it still lags behind in its goal of 100% electrification. Renewable energy sources still make up a minority of Philippine energy generation, as fossil fuels (coal, oil & gas) collectively make up approximately 67.8%. There is also considerable market demand, as Mindanaoan families have the lowest access to modern energy services out of families from the three major island groups.

To respond to this, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, under its REPH100 Initiative, has partnered with Nestle Philippines for a hybrid forum on renewable energy access in Mindanao. The event aims to improve renewable energy access and service delivery in Mindanao through a dialogue among suppliers, consumers, regulators, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. This will enable energy stakeholders and foreign energy investors to embrace and catalyze the potential of greater renewable energy access in Mindanao.

Also joining this dialogue are key private sector players in Mindanao, to provide various perspectives on energy transition and sustainability. This event which will be held on 08 September 2022 may be attended virtually via Zoom and physically in one of the hotels in Davao City.

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European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines - Promoting Renewable Energy Access in Mindanao: An ECCP REPH100 Forum

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Mindanao is, based on several studies and geographic projections, the key to the future of renewable energy in the Philippines. Rich in natural resources and containing a wide range of different terrain, Mindanao has massive potential for hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, solar, and biopower.

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Local firm promotes renewable energy in Mindanao for 13 years(RESEARCHED BY: NIKKYLA ROSETE)

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TITLE: Local firm promotes renewable energy in Mindanao for 13 years
AUTHOR: Jigger Jerusalem
DATE PUBLISHED: July 20, 2021
KEY INFO: A local company has been helping promote the use of renewable energy in Mindanao for more than a decade producing 2.508 megawatts (MW) of installed solar panels to power homes, offices, streetlights, and farms.

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How Solar Power Improves Coffee Farming in Southern Philippines(RESEARCHED BY: NIKKYLA ROSETE)

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URL: https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Aug/How-Solar-Power-Improves-Coffee-Farming-in-Southern-Philippines
TITLE: How Solar Power Improves Coffee Farming in Southern Philippines
AUTHOR: Irena platforms
DATE PUBLISHED: 28 August 2023
KEY INFO: Throughout his five decades of farming and producing coffee in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat – a province in the island of Mindanao, the Philippines – Mariano Billedo has never experienced such ease and efficiency when doing his job. As President of Limulan Coffee Farmers Association, the 74 year old shared his colleagues’ struggles in selling unprocessed coffee beans at a low price.

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How Solar Power Improves Coffee Farming in Southern Philippines

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The I-PURE Kalamansig Sustainable Coffee Production project in Philippines seeks to promote the adoption of renewable energy solutions in the agricultural sector and inspire other agricultural communities to exercise sustainable practices.

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Emerging Energy: EEC and Renewable Energy(ESEARCHD BY: MARCO ARAYAN)

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URL: https://youtu.be/sDnBeDAeEoo?si=rLQDQSWX_uzowspH

TITLE: Emerging Energy: EEC and Renewable Energy

AUTHOR: CNN Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: July 28, 2023

KEY INFO:  Renewable energy is an essential part of the country’s low emission development strategy.

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Emerging Energy: EEC and Renewable Energy

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Environmental Infographics: Solar Energy is cheaper and better than ever! ( RESEARCH BY: Marco Arayan)

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Solar Energy is cheaper and more effective than ever!

AUTHOR: John Beattie

DATE PUBLISHED: July 19, 2021

KEY INFO: Our planet will need to learn how to carefully use each one in order to ensure our survival into the coming generations.

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Simple Infographic Maker Tool by Easelly

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Environmental Energy and Easelly

Environmental infographics have always been very near and dear to us at Easelly. The topic fits the idea of infographic creation very neatly. It's a complicated issue, but with environmental infographics we can display complicated issues and data in an easy to digest format using visual learning!

Whilst we have no shortage of Environmental Infographics Templates already in our gallery for you to use and enjoy, this blog will focus a little more heavily on something a bit more specific.

If you're interested in environmental energy research you'll know that solar energy has been making huge strides. Savvy investors among you will even have noticed that many financial magazines and papers have been publishing articles about solar energy stocks in recent months. If you're one of our slightly older readers you might remember some of the early, widespread commercial innovations of the solar energy movement. How did this energy source go from a relatively small scale and unrealistic replacement for gas and coal, to the best hope we have for green energy.

Let's explore this with the use of some handy infographics! Don't forget our template gallery for templates and examples of environmental infographics.

Solar Energy Potential

Before we go on to look into the history of solar energy we should take a look at the potential. After all, if gas, oil and coal work so well for us as is, why should we bother with renewables? And if renewable is truly better, why focus on solar energy infographics? After all there are many forms of reliable, safe and clean energy forms out there.

Obviously ignoring this is not an option. Our planet will need to learn how to carefully use each one in order to ensure our survival into the coming generations. However other blogs will cover this. If you'd like to see some of our environmental infographics regarding these energy forms here's an example.

However we are here to talk about the potential and benefits of Solar Energy. Let's start with some raw figures.

The earth receives around 174 petawatts of incoming solar insolation every year The total solar energy absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, oceans and land masses is approximately 3,850,000 exajoules (EJ) per year. In 2002, this was more energy in one hour than the world used in one year!

In 2010 we used around 539 exajoules of energy as a species. The number is staggering and by now you're probably thinking, why haven't we focussed solely on trying to harness all of that energy for ourselves? Think of all the things we could accomplish as a species if we had that much energy at our disposal. Your power bills would be a thing of the past and we would be able to completely cut out fossil fuels which is no bad thing!

The amount of solar energy reaching the surface of the planet is so unfathomably enormous. It's about twice as much energy coal, oil, natural gas, and mined uranium produces combined.

Let's not get carried away though there are obviously some considerations to take into account. Whilst those numbers are correct we can't harness all of those factors for several reasons.

Solar Energy Limitations

Let's start right off with some honesty. We cannot harvest all of that energy. As great as it would be it just isn't realistic. Here are some considerations we need to keep in mind.

First off: space. That isn't the interstellar kind. That is the amount of space on the planet we have to harness this energy source. Obviously this will be subject to change as and when our technological capabilities improve. At the moment though, there are fairly serious limits on the amount of solar panels we can produce and where we can put them.

1. Geography

Solar panels are expensive to produce. They require large tracts of space where they will be in near constant sunlight and they need regular maintenance. There are many locations where we simply can't put large solar farms. The rainforests for example. It would remove from the eco credentials of Solar Energy if we decimate the lungs of the world for solar!

Another geographical factor to consider is where we live. Many of the ideal locations for solar farms are currently covered in residential areas. Whilst we can't knock down houses, shops and businesses to put up masses of solar panels. However there are obvious answers to this particular problem. Solar panels on roofs may be expensive but there are many benefits for the owners of those buildings. As our technologically advances it becomes cheaper and easier to pick this option.

2. Weather

Another key consideration to keep in mind is the weather. There's no escaping that solar is less effective in cloudy conditions. This is obviously less of a problem in areas with more sunshine, but cloudy weather is more consistent elsewhere! All that rain and cloud is going to cause some issues! Of course, this is easily offset by energy from other sources but it's important to be realistic!

3. Pollution

Lastly it's a bit of a strange one. But it's important to remember that there is still some small degree of pollution associated with Solar. Obviously it isn't in any way comparable to the pollution caused by fossil fuels but it cannot be ignored.

Most pollution in solar energy comes from the manufacturing process of solar panels. It's a complicated process and there are also some hazardous and toxic materials involved in the process. The installation, transportation and gathering of materials related to solar panels is all a source of pollution. The difference here is the benefits far outweigh the negatives. Even so, knowing about the pollution and therefore being able to act on it is important.

Benefits of Solar Energy

So we've discussed both the potential, the limitations and the negatives of Solar Energy. It's about time we focus on the benefits. Yes there are huge amounts of Solar Energy reaching the planet and if we could harvest said energy our energy worries would be over! But are there any other benefits? Too right there are!

Reduces Air Pollution

The use of fossil fuels creates a lot of pollutants. Pollutants lead to poor air quality and smog. Anyone who's made a trip to Los Angeles, New York, Beijing or many other major cities in the industrialised world will know all about smog and air pollutants. Not only is it unsightly and foul smelling, it's also incredibly dangerous and has been linked to rises in asthma and lung problems in countries all over the world.

Dirty air is bad for our environment, it's an eyesore and it has a provable effect on our health. Solar panels produce clean energy that doesn't contribute to the ongoing issue of air pollution.

Reduce Water Usage

Chances are if you aren't using fossil fuels, your energy source is guzzling through a lot of clean water. Hydropower and Nuclear energy for example may be renewable, but they go through immense quantities of clean water in order to be viable.

It might seem a little dystopian and alien to be thinking about water this way, but safe, clean water is a resource and it needs to be managed. It's vital to our survival and could be a real issue for the future if we aren't careful. Therefore an energy source being renewable probably isn't enough on its own.

Solar energy has the benefit of both being clean as an energy source but it also doesn't use up any clean water. It might seem small but this is a benefit which will become more and more important going forward.

Helps fight Climate Change

So we've definitely saved the best until last. Our continual use of fossil fuels is having a catastrophic effect on our planet and it's about time that we put a stop to it.

As we dump more and more pollutants and CO2 into the air it becomes more and more difficult for our planet to regulate and clean the air. As carbon in the atmosphere increases the planet retains more and more heat from the sun. If we don't want to be slowly cooked or choked alive by our own planet we need to do something, and quickly.

There is a general consensus among scientists that we need to quickly find new means of producing clean, renewable energy responsibly. As has been stated above Solar has incredible potential and if we can find a way to fully utilise it, it could be our golden ticket!

Why is Solar the Future?

We've already clarified that the sun is a source of immense amounts of clean, renewable energy, the benefits and the negatives. However there's more to it than all of that. Why is solar energy the future? Other environmental energy sources have pros and cons but why focus specifically on solar energy? What state is Solar Energy in at the moment. Well our environmental infographics should clear all this up but here are 3 reasons to consider solar going forward:

1. Solar is an investment

Solar energy is cheaper than ever to utilise thanks to advances in technology. Money wise installing solar panels is a great move especially for those of us living in sunny areas! Not only does it reduce your bills and utilities, but in many cases it can add long term value to your properties!

On a major scale, countrywide investment into solar energy isn't just environmentally responsible, it's also economically sensible.

2. Solar is accessible

Solar can be used by anyone, anywhere. It's an incredibly versatile energy source and anyone at any level can get involved. Solar panels can be installed in most houses and businesses and are cheaper than ever to do. It isn't just sunny countries that can see a benefit from solar panels.

It's a much better, and cheaper option than trying to set up a wind turbine or hydroelectric dam in your backyard. Solar panels are inexpensive, versatile and accessible.

3. Solar is fun!

It might seem silly but there are some really fun facts about solar energy. Did you know for example that in 2016 the first ever solar powered plane flew around the world? Also on the cards, China plans to put a solar farm in space by 2050? Solar is the energy source of the future and it's about time we take notice! It's the stuff of science fiction and it's really exciting to see what ends up happening!

If you've enjoyed this information then you should hop on the template gallery and make something for yourself! We've got loads of free renewable energy infographics and we love seeing what you guys come up with.

Here are some great examples we've been working with!

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Environmental Infographics: Solar Energy is cheaper and better than ever!

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Renewable Energy that are Being Utilized in the Philippines (RESEARCHED BY:MATTHEW CAGAPE) 

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TITLE:Renewable Energy that are Being Utilized in the Philippines
AUTHOR:YodiSphere
DATE PUBLISHED:2021
KEY INFO:The renewable energy that we utilize in the Philippines. Renewable energy are generated from natural processes that cannot be exhausted and constantly renewed, such as wind, water, sunlight, and geothermal heat.

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This article features the renewable energy that we utilize in the Philippines. Renewable energy are generated from natural processes that cannot be exhausted and constantly renewed, such as wind, water, sunlight, and geothermal heat.

Wind energy can be harnessed by installing wind turbines mounted on a tower in an open area where wind is intense. Each commercial-scale turbine blade is around 52 meters long in a tower that is at least 82 meters tall. The huge rotating blades produced wind energy which converts to mechanical energy. These must be built close together to form a wind plant that could generate enough power to supply consumers. In the Philippines, wind turbines are present in the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Rizal, Mindoro and Guimaras.

Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is generated by harnessing the natural energy of flowing water and converting it into mechanical energy using hydraulic turbines. In the Philippines, the most common hydropower system is set up in dams that store river water in reservoirs. These dams, often placed in remote locations, hold water to help both control flooding and withstand periodic droughts. When water is released, the turbines turn and spin, generating electricity that is distributed through transmission lines for domestic and industrial use.

Solar energy is derived from the light and heat of the sun. The amount of solar energy received by an area depends on the time of day, the weather condition, the season of the year, and its distance from the Earth's equator. Hence, solar panels are placed in strategic areas where maximum amount of solar energy can be captured. In the Philippines, solar farms are found in the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Pampanga, Bataan, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Zamboanga.

Geothermal (from Greek geo, meaning earth, and thermos, meaning heat) energy comes from the heat of the earth. The heat source is called magma, which comes close to the Earth's surface in some places and can be harnessed in the form of steam. It can be likened to a covered pot filled with water, which will boil and produce steam when heated. Four elements compose a geothermal system: the heat source, which is the magma; an underground rock reservoir which can hold or store water; water, which serve as the medium carrying heat; and a solid cap rock which maintains pressure and does not allow heat, water or steam to escape. Volcanic countries mostly found around the Pacific Ring of Fire, like the Philippines, have geothermal energy to tap.

Text and image by NMP Geology and Paleontology Division

© National Museum of the Philippines (2021)

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Power Podcast: SolarPh's push for a brighter future (RESEARCHED BY: MATTHEW CAGAPE

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URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6P8VT2epdm78yNHY24HYgn?si=y0TyddG7T6qw2D7ZSJVX_g
TITLE:Power Podcast: SolarPh's push for a brighter future
AUTHOR:Power Podcast Philippines
DATE:March 2022
KEY INFO:Francis Respicio the host is with the founder of Solar PH Liandro Leviste where they talk about the new and ongoing developments/expansions of solar projects around the Philippines

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Power Podcast: SolarPh's push for a brighter future

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Listen to this episode from Power Podcast Philippines on Spotify.

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Community Solar Is Bringing Renewable Energy to Everyone(RESEARCHED BY: MARCO ARAYAN)

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URL: https://youtu.be/8AXyllJA28U?si=N9ehlWQ5Pb_9aDhd
TITLE: Community Solar is Bringing Renewable Energy to Everyone

AUTHOR: Bloomberg Originals

DATE PUBLISHED:  March 24, 2021

KEY INFO: Specializing in community solar a fast-growing part of the industry that will make it easier for marginalized community to go green and see economic benefits in the process.

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Community Solar Is Bringing Renewable Energy to Everyone

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Bringing solar energy to the Philippines (RESEARCHED BY: MATTHEW CAGAPE)

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https://youtu.be/sO0N4P4dXmk?si=uBINLAypQwOyiSlq
TITLE:Bringing Solar Energy to the Philippines
AUTHOR:People in Need
DATE:November 2, 2021
KEY INFO:In line with the Department of Energy’s goal to attain 100% electrification of the Philippines, the Renewable Energy Access for off-grid Communities and Households (REACH) Project aims to reduce the vulnerability of rural poor Filipino communities towards adverse impacts of climate change through enhanced use of renewable energy sources.

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Bringing solar energy to the Philippines

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Lawmaker pushes for more renewable energy projects to ensure PH power supply sufficiency (RESEARCHED BY:MATTHEW CAGAPE)

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https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/20/lawmaker-pushes-for-more-renewable-energy-projects-to-ensure-ph-power-supply-sufficiency
TITLE:Lawmaker pushes for more renewable energy projects to ensure PH power supply sufficiency
AUTHOR:HANNAH TORREGOZA
DATE PUBLISHED:AUGUST 20, 2023
KEY INFO:Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian pointed out renewable energy to ensure the country’s power supply sufficiency also data has shown that renewable energy is the cheapest generation cost when compared to coal-fired and gas-fired power plants. Senator has also filed Senate Bill No. 485, An Act Enhancing The Implementation Of The Net-Metering Program, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act 9513, or The Renewable Act Of 2008.The renewable energy sources the Senator has has pointed out to using is solar, wind, biomass, ocean, and tidal energy.

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Developing more renewable energy (RE) projects in the country is key to bringing down the cost of electricity and ensuring power supply sufficiency for the Philippines.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian pointed this out as he urged the government to take advantage of RE to address the country's energy needs.

Citing data from the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), Gatchalian noted RE plants provide the cheapest generation cost when compared to coal-fired and gas-fired power plants.

Data showed that in the month of July, coal plants had the highest generation cost at an average P8.0978 per kilowatt hour (kWh) while gas-fired power plants had an average generation cost of P5.6636 per kWh and RE power plants had an average generation cost of only P4.7052 per kWh, he pointed out.

The same data also showed that RE plants only contributed 7.69 percent of the total power purchased by Meralco last month.

"The data clearly shows that the development of renewable energy would provide the most benefit for our consumers as it entails the lowest generation cost," Gatchalian said.

The senator has also expressed hope that investors would take advantage of the Department of Energy's (DOE) recent circular removes limitations on foreign ownership of RE projects.

The circular particularly allows foreign nationals and foreign-owned entities to explore, develop, and use RE resources such as solar, wind, biomass, ocean, and tidal energy.

Gatchalian earlier filed Senate Bill No. 157 or the Energy Transition Act, which provides for the creation of an Energy Transition Plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and remove dependence on imported fuel. However, this bill would require diversification of the country's current energy sources.

The senator also filed Senate Bill No. 485, An Act Enhancing The Implementation Of The Net-Metering Program, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act 9513, or The Renewable Act Of 2008.

The bill seeks to foster increased investments in the RE sector and remove the 100-kilowatt (kW) ceiling on generation facilities that can participate in the net metering program.

Gatchalian explained net metering is authorized under existing laws and allows participants with their own Ref acilities to feed power back into the grid and have their contribution to the common pool of power deducted from their consumption.

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Lawmaker pushes for more renewable energy projects to ensure PH power supply sufficiency

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Renewable energy (RE) plants provide the cheapest generation cost when compared to coal-fired and gas-fired power plants, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian noted.