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Assessing the "Renewable Energy 2040" target: Roadblocks and recommendations for the Philippines

  • Gabis, Mary Grace V. (GETPPP, Green School, Korea University Department of Energy of Philippine, Science Research Specialist II)
  • Published : 2020.04.30
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Abstract

In line with the goal of achieving a low carbon future, the Philippines made an aspirational target which aims to increase the total installed capacity coming from renewable energy (RE) to at least 20,000 MW by 2040. The country's RE sector has progressively advanced over the years following the enactment of its comprehensive RE Law in 2008. Among other RE technologies, solar achieved the highest installation growth from 2008 to 2018. The paper seeks to assess whether the Philippines' RE target by 2040 is achievable in terms of the current status and future outlook for RE. Major roadblocks that hamper RE development are identified and discussed, including some recommendations for policy-making and energy planning.

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