Philippines integration of solar energy with grid system

Will solar energy be integrated into the Philippine power generation mix?

Since the publication of the first edition in June 2012 an important regulatory steps was finally taken on the path towards integrating solar energy into the Philippine power generation mix with the approval of the initial Feed-in-Tariffs by ERC on July 27.

Why should solar energy be a part of the Philippine energy mix?

This policy brief argues why solar energy should become an important part of the Philippine energy mix for economic, energy and environmental reasons. Harnessing solar power is one way to decrease dependence on the increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels. Solar energy provides an immediate solution to the country’s energy woes.

Is GIZ responsible for solar PV in the Philippines?

GIZ assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, completeness or quality of the information provided. Another milestone in the development of solar PV in the Philippines was achieved in July 2013 when the net metering rules and interconnection standards where released by the Energy Regulatory Commission and went into effect on July 25.

Is solar a good investment for the Philippines?

Being a small buyer, the Philippines is at a huge disadvantage, both in terms of access and price. But with more renewable energy (RE) sources in place, including solar, the Philippines becomes less exposed to external risks and less dependent on foreign oil.

How will new solar power deployments affect the government?

New solar power deployments also mean new investments that, in turn, will result in millions of pesos in additional revenue for the government. Solar is not only a free energy resource, but it is also the most environment-friendly energy solution.

Can a ground-mounted solar installation be used in Mindanao?

According to Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co. Inc., a Mindanao-based power distributor that has the biggest solar power installation in the country at 1 MW, ground-mounted solar installations can be put up on pieces of land that cannot be used for planting, grazing, or anything productive.