OPINION: Offshore wind puts the Philippines on the road to energy independence By Torbjørn Kirkeby-Garstad
With its lush and beautiful nature, both above and below the sea, the Philippines is balancing the development and environmental agendas. And like all nations, it faces the imperative to transition to cleaner sources of energy while protecting its precious, and limited, land resources.
When you combine increasing food security concerns with the growing demand for clean energy, it’s natural to explore ways of producing energy offshore, rather than on land. Offshore wind in Asia, Europe, and North America has reached 60 gigawatts to date, and another 315 GW is anticipated to be added to the global energy mix by 2031.Offshore wind is poised to be an abundant energy source in the Philippines, with potential for up to 178 GW according to the World Bank.
Developing the domestic offshore wind industry will require upgrades of not only the national grid, but also the country’s ports, domestic shipping capabilities, sea-traffic management and much more — all with a keen eye to protect the rich and beautiful underwater environment surrounding the Philippines. In addition to Department of Energy and Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Maritime Industry Authority and the Philippine Coast Guard should also be involved.
With the build-out of offshore wind comes the need to take care of the aquatic life around the infrastructure. It requires research and mapping of the biodiversity and the migratory routes for aquatic life and birds. This enables the offshore developers to deliver the projects in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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