Power Sector Transition in Albay
Introduction
Albay is a province in the Bicol region with a total population of around 1.3 million. Much of the province consists of the islands of Luzon.
In October 2023, Albay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman(also known as "Grex") declared a climate emergency, calling on local government units to formulate relevant programs and policies. In February 2024, Lagman committed to transitioning the province to 100% renewable energy with solar, wind, and geothermal by 2030. The province of Albay signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) and agreed to implement the renewable energy plan engaging various stakeholders in the province.[1]
Symbolic Importance
Current System Description
Current Power Capacity Mix
By May 2024, two geothermal power plants are operating in Albay province:[2]
| Project | Installed Capacity(MW) | Source | Operating Year | Unit Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiwi geothermal power plant | 330 MW | Geothermal | 1979-1981 | 6 |
| Tiwi Binary geothermal power plant | 17 MW | Geothermal | 2023 | 1 |
Prospective Power Capacity
By July 2024, there are two newly announced geothermal power plant in Albay province:[2]
| Project | Installed Capacity (MW) | Source | Operating Year | Unit Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Malinao geothermal power plant | 50 MW | Geothermal | Unknown | Unknown | Announced |
| Palayan Binary Geothermal Power Plant[3] | 28.9 MW | Geothermal | Unknown | Unknown | Announced |
Renewable Energy in Albay
Renewable Energy Targets
Potential of Renewable Energy
Bicol region has an estimated 10GW of renewable energy potential. The government of Albay, one of the provinces in the region, plans to unleash the capacity by 2030. The Province of Albay has a total potential of 1GW, with solar potential of 486MW and a wind potential of 502MW.[4]
The wind potential is mostly located in Libon, Oas, Ligao, Guinobatan, Camalig, Daraga, Pio Duran, Legaspi, Batan, and Rapu-Rapu.[4]
Potential impacts from renewable energy expansion
Fossil Fuel in Albay
Fossil Resources and Retirement
Current impacts from fossil fuel
Employment
Current employment from the fossil fuel sector
Prospective employment from the renewable energy sectort
Land availability
Civil Society Engagement
Governmental information
Related governmental policies and papers
Relevant governmental ministries and political coalitions
Transmission
Current transmission resources
New transmission needed for renewables
Social and environmental impacts of new transmission
Ownership
Major owners of current fossil capacity
Major owners of prospective renewables
Finance
Potential providers of wind/solar finance
Other
Articles and resources
Related GEM.wiki articles
References
- ↑ Albay to shift to 100% renewable energy by 2030, BicolDotPh, Feb 23 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Global Geothermal Power Tracker, Global Energy Monitor, release May 2024
- ↑ P7-B geo plant in Albay to provide 28.9MW of clean, renewable energy, Philippine News Agency, July 5 2024
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Albay Wind gains momentum at the 2 nd Offshore Wind and Energy Storage Summit, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice(PMCJ), Mar 15 2024
