Philippines could switch to 100% renewable energy in 10 years

Formulating a Sustainable Energy Roadmap as a guide.

Philippine government officials and executives of the Worldwatch Institute have met to develop the roadmap, which takes an integrated approach to examining the technical, socioeconomic, financial and policy changes necessary for transitioning to an energy system entirely based on energy efficiency, intelligent grid solutions and renewable supply.

The Worldwatch Institute’s Climate and Energy Director Alexander Ochs said it's essential to chart a future that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable and addresses the key challenge of providing affordable and reliable energy access for all Filipinos.

“With our Sustainable Energy Roadmap approach, Worldwatch will help to expand access to energy, address social needs, and advance economic development while protecting local environments and a stable global climate."

To develop a Sustainable Energy Roadmap, Worldwatch analyzes an area's potential for energy efficiency gains and undertakes detailed GIS mapping of local renewable energy resources, including biomass, solar, and wind.

The Institute also produces an infrastructure inventory that assesses solutions for grid renovation and energy storage.