How much has Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr advanced his country’s renewable energy ambitions?

Before the nation begins using solar energy, Mr. Marcos Jr. thinks a transition fuel is required. & nbsp,

” Our transition to renewable energy will have a lead time in the effort to reduce our carbon footprint brought on by power creation.” Natural gas may hold the key in the meantime, he declared at his first State of the Nation speech last year.

CHANGE TO Fresh Strength

However, climate campaigners like attorney Aaron Pedrosa told CNA that a nation like the Philippines, which is susceptible to climate change, benefits directly from switching to fresh strength.

” Investing in false answers and fossil fuel initiatives makes no business sense. Instead, consider the life of society, particularly that of nations in the global north like the Philippines, advised Mr. Pedrosa, secretary-general of Sanlakas, proponents of clean energy.

Energy problems in the Philippines go beyond price; standard access is also a problem. As of 2021, 188 settlements were still off-grid across the nation.

The majority of these cities are located on Luzon, the nation’s largest area, which is home to about 70 % of the business.

Energy transmission is hampered by the Philippines archipelago’s geography, according to economist Alvin Ang.

While the nation has water, geothermal, and wind power, he said, the problems are with their sustainability and the ability to connect the systems. & nbsp,