Energy in the Philippines

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Transmission towers in San Miguel, Bulacan
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Energy consumption by source, Philippines

The total primary energy consumption of the Philippines in 2012 was 30.2 Mtoe (million Tonnes of oil equivalent), [2] most of which came from fossil fuels. Electricity consumption in 2010 was 64.52 TWh, of which almost two-thirds came from fossil fuels, 21% from hydroelectric plants, and 13% from other renewable sources. The total generating capacity was 16.36 GW. [3]

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The population of the Philippines is over 101 million people, [4] and as a rapidly developing nation, has seen a rapid increase in GDP, averaging 6.1% from 2011 to 2015. [5] Energy-intensive manufacturing and retail industries are the driving factors of the Philippines' economic growth. [6] Given its large population and rapidly growing economy, the country's energy needs are significant and growing rapidly. According to the Philippines Department of Energy, the Philippines consumed 75,266 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in 2013. [7] Of this, 27.39% went to powering residential areas, 24.31% to commercial establishments and 27.46% to the industrial sector. With 72.84% of electrical energy being consumed by Luzon, 14.75% by Visayas, and 12.41% by Mindanao in 2013.

Electricity

Percentage of electricity used by major islands
  1. Luzon (72.8%)
  2. Visayas (14.8%)
  3. Mindanao (12.4%)

Renewable energy

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Palinpinon Geothermal power plant in Negros Oriental

The Government of the Philippines has introduced various policies to foster renewable energy. Some of the policies provide an income tax holiday up to seven years, duty-free import of equipment for renewable energy technologies, etc. In 2012, the government launched the new feed-in tariff (FIT).[ further explanation needed ]

For an overview of the commercial rooftop solar sector, see Commercial solar power in the Philippines.

See also

References

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  10. 1 2 3 "List of Existing Plants (Visayas)" (PDF). Department of Energy. Department of Energy. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2016.
  11. 1 2 3 "List of Existing Plants (Mindanao)" (PDF). Department of Energy. Department of Energy. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2016.
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