20% renewable energy by 2020

Raising the share of renewable energy from 8.5% to 20% in the overall energy consumption is a necessary contribution to the global fight against climate change and towards better control over our energy dependence.
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Mars-Inspired Technology for PV

Now, one does not have to worry about dust accumulation on solar panel surfaces that can hamper its ability to harness power from the sun.
31 Aug 2010
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US grants license to 1st solar thermal plant in decades

Last Wednesday, the California Energy Commission finally approved a proposal submitted last 2008 to construct a 250-megawatt solar thermal plant in Kern County. This is actually the first solar thermal plant in the United States in twenty years.
31 Aug 2010
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New Jersey has a new offshore wind policy

Just last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed into law a bill that pushes for the development of offshore wind as a renewable energy source.
23 Aug 2010
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World's largest funding for offshore wind has just been closed

C-Power N.V., a wind power developer based in Belgium, has just closed the world’s largest funding for offshore wind. The company recently received 950 million Euros (USD 1.22 billion) in loans for the second phase of the wind farm project that they are handling at the North Sea.
23 Aug 2010
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France budgets $1.74B for clean energy

France is going head-over-heels with renewable energy. The country has recently launched a major investment program worth 1.35 billion Euros (USD 1.74 billion) dedicated to the development of biofuels and other forms of renewable energy for the next four years.
16 Aug 2010
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Did you know?

The most promising renewable energy source is wind power.

The most promising renewable energy source in the Philippines is wind power.

Local air pollution causes about 4 million premature deaths per year

Local air pollution causes about 4 million premature deaths per year. This occurs mostly among young children who have been exposed to dirty cooking fuels.

36% of the energy mix in the Philippines was derived from renewable energy

Based on 2002 data, 36% of the energy mix in the Philippines was derived from renewable energy. The Philippine government has since committed to double this by 2013. This means that by 2013, 72% of the Philippine energy mix will come from renewable energy.

5-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant can help RP save

A 5-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant that generates electricity for 20 years can save the Philippines around 550,000 barrels of oil or 300,000 metric tons of coal. In terms of emissions, this can save the atmosphere from 186,000 tons of carbon dioxide; 1,269,000 tons of sulfur oxides; and 1,163,000 tons of nitrogen oxide.

Wind potential power

The Philippines has an estimated  capacity of 7,404 megawatts.

Geothermal energy source is considered renewable

Geothermal energy source is considered renewable in the international community but in the Philippines, this is not classified as a “renewable energy”. This is because experts say that geothermal energy is indeed renewable but it takes a lifetime for the earth to renew it. Instead, geothermal energy source is categorized as an “indigenous” energy source in the Philippines.

The economic costs of air pollution

The economic costs of air pollution average around USD 350 billion per year. This is already roughly around 6% of the gross national product among developing countries

The Philippines currently has 3,957 solar photovoltaic systems

The Philippines currently has 3,957 solar photovoltaic systems which have a capacity of 567 kilowatt-peak.

Hydro potential in the Philippines

Hydro potential in the Philippines is estimated at 3,600 megawatts of power from both micro- and mini-hydro facilities.

The biggest contributor of energy to Philippines is geothermal energy

In 2002, the Philippines was able to source out 54% of its energy requirements from both indigenous and renewable sources. The biggest contributor to this was geothermal energy (21%) followed by natural gas (18%) and hydropower (15%).

Philippines has an estimated annual reserve of 131 MBFOE

According to experts, the Philippines has an estimated annual reserve of 131 MBFOE (million barrels of fuel oil equivalent) of biomass.

2 billion people no access to electricity

In spite of advancements in technologies, 2 billion people around the world still do not have access to electricity.

Philippines already has 3,455 solar home systems installed

As per latest available data, the Philippines already has 3,455 solar home systems installed.

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