Danessa Rivera (The Philippine Star)
- June 23, 2018 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The European
Union (EU) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are pushing for hybrid power projects
in off-grid areas in the country.
This is part of their commitment to
cut greenhouse gas emissions, address the issue of climate change, and
facilitate the provision of sustainable and resilient energy services and
facilities especially in off-grid areas in the country.
Energy access to remote, unviable,
and underserved communities can be sustained through the concept of
hybridization under Access to Sustainable Energy Program (ASEP), the joint
undertaking of EU and DOE.
The operation of diesel power plants
is improved through energy efficiency and renewable energy utilization,
ensuring energy security in small islands nationwide.
EU Ambassador Franz Jessen said the
long-term goal of EU countries and member-states is to cut emissions by 80 to
95 percent, while the short-term target of 20 percent is aimed for 2020.
He said this would be achieved by
shifting to renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and biomass for electricity
generation, and increasing the energy efficiency in buildings, industries, and
transport.
“The ASEP is a joint undertaking of
the DOE and the EU that is committed to the goals of total electrification,
energy security, energy efficiency and sustainability in the Philippines.
Through the joint undertaking, the
Philippines will be assisted in expanding sustainable energy generation to meet
growing economic needs and provide energy access to the poor and marginalized
sector in accordance with the Philippine Development Plan.
The EU has allocated around 190
million euros from its cooperation budget of 325 million euros for job
creation including renewable energy development from 2014 to 2020.
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