Primer on Renewable Energy

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DABAWENYOS AYAW SA COAL

PRESENTED BY:

ALMAR N. DAYONDON

PRIMER ON RENEWABLEENERGY


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INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is dependent on importedfuels and oil for its energy needs. This

means that when the price of oil in the

world market increases, Filipinos have toface higher fuel and power costs.

Also, the heavy use of coal and oil for

purposes of power generation cause air

pollution, water pollution, land

degradation, global warming, and climate


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Climate change is the warming of the

earths temperature, bringing rise tosuchphenomena as La Nia, El Nio, and

much stronger typhoons.

Using Renewable Energy means that

we usesources of energy that are clean,reliable, and

sustainable. Renewable Ener also


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WHAT IS RENEWABLEENERGY?

Renewable Energy resources are

sources of energy that are

continuously replaced by nature.These are clean sources ofenergy that can provide a

limitless amount of power.Commonly used Renewable

Energy Resources are: Hydro,


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WHY RENEWABLE ENERGY?

The development and utilization ofthe countrys renewable energy

resources are anchored on threeimportant objectives: (1) it will helpus achieve energy self-sufficiency;

(2) it promotes environmentalsustainability; and (3) it promotes

the development of local


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What benefits can Filipinos derivefrom thedevelopment of renewableenergy?

There are major benefits that wecan derive from the development

and use of the countrys renewableenergy resources. A study by theUNDP-GEF-DOE CBRED Project

shows that the country stands torealize a net benefit of Php 48

billion through the development of


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This amount can instead be used

to build roads, schools, markets,and provide health care services.RE resources are also more

environmentally sustainable; thusthese can

generate avoided social costs thatresult from the harmful effects ofconventional power plant

emissions.


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fromrenewable energy?

The development of the countrys

renewable energy sources will

generate additional benefits for hostcommunities in terms of additionalrevenues, increased economic

activity, employment opportunities,and access to clean and sustainable

sources of power.


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Renewable energy sources, which

are sourced from communities,provide vast opportunities for theelectrification of off-grid barangays,

some of which form part of the10,000 barangays which have yet

to be electrified.


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a s e ro e o renewa e energyinmeeting the countrys additionalpower

demand?

The Renewable Energy Act of 2008establishes the policy framework for thedevelopment of the countrys renewableenergy resources. Thedevelopment of the countrys renewable

energy is an essential component of thecountrys energy plan. Studies have shownthat the country has significant amounts of

renewable energy resources that can


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of2008?

The RE Law sets the policy framework and

a roadmap for the development of the

countrys renewable energy resources. This

law was passed on December 16,2008.This measure seeks to enablecommunities to benefit from renewable

energy, for consumers to have wideroptions for cleaner energy, and for thecountrys energy sector to grow in ways

that we can maximize our indigenous


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Are other countries usingrenewable energy?

It is estimated that more than 80countries have set policies to developtheir renewable energy

resources. The benefits derived bythese countries have been immense.

Iceland, for example, derives 99% of itselectricity from renewable energy. InDenmark, 20% of its electricity

requirements are supplied by wind


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Its wind manufacturing activities

bring in as much as three billioneuros to the Danish economy and

employs over 20,000 people. Solarand hydro power are used to asignificant extent in a number of

countries that seek to benefit fromthe boundless limits of renewableenergy resources.


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Types of Renewable Energyand the Philippines RE Potentials

GeothermalEnergyUses the heat ofthe Earth toproduce steamthat can be used

for energy

ExistingCapacity:2,027 MWPotential

Capacity:

HydroelectricEnergyUses the current ofdamsand rivers to powerenergy needs

Existing Capacity:3,367 MWPotential Capacity:13,097 MW

Wind EnergyLarge turbines a r espunby the wind toproduceenergy

Existing Capacity:33 MWPotential Capacity:76,600 MW

Solar EnergyUses the heat ofthe sun to power

Existing Capaci ty:

5 MWPotentia lCapacity:5.0 -5.1 kWh/m 2 /day


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Ocean EnergyUses the oceans

currentsand waves toproduceenergy

Potential Capacity:170,000 MW

Biomass EnergyUses plants, cropsandwaste to produceenergyPotential Capacity:

277 MMBFOE


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ENERGY CONSERVATION TIPS

Use compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs).

CFLs use up to 75% lesselectricity and last up to 13 timeslonger than ordinary bulbs.

Open a window to let naturallight and cool breeze into theroom.


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Unplug your appliances when

not in use as they continue to useelectricity when on stand-by.

Use public transportation or joina carpool.

Less vehicles on the road meansless traffic and less pollution.


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Wash clothes in bulk and hang

your clothes to dry rather thanusing an electric dryer.

Use Recycled Paper. Recyclingpaper requires 60% less energy

than producing new paper.


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DAGHANGSALAMAT!!!

GO FOR CLEANENERGY!!!!

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