Proponents of floating photovoltaic (FPV) projects targeting Laguna de Bay would go through the proverbial eye of the needle to get their applications for environmental compliance certificates (ECC) approved.
Proponents of floating photovoltaic projects targeting Laguna de Bay would go through the proverbial eye of the needle to get their applications for environmental compliance certificates approved.
To ensure a holistic approach to environmental management, a programmatic environmental impact assessment shall be conducted for FPV projects in Laguna de Bay. The guidelines, specifically crafted for floating solar projects for Laguna de Bay, as part of the “Declaration of Policy” highlights the crucial role of renewable energy sources, particularly FPV plants, in achieving a sustainable future and addressing the challenges brought about by climate change in accordance with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
The order also requires a baseline study and stakeholder analysis to establish the existing environmental, social, and economic conditions, including land and water use, flora and fauna, and livelihoods of the communities that may be affected. The proponents must also consider the availability of the areas for recreation, increase in visual clutter, and proximity to an identified navigational lane and or access lane for public areas to productive fishing areas.
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