New energy in Asean
tive too in renewable energy projects. A progressive Filipino businessman is into an 800 MW hydropower plant project in Pangil, Laguna. At one time, the solar farm built by Gregorio Araneta Inc. with partner Soleq, one of Southeast Asia’s largest solar independent producers, was No. 1 in the Asean region. SM Supermalls, on the other hand, will install electric charging stations for electric vehicles go online by February 2018.
RE infrastructure migratory species and their habitats
The race is on. Which Asean country powered by renewable energy? In the past three years, the share of renewable energy in the Asean power mix has already risen to an appreciable degree due mainly to the fast-paced solar and wind power use. A target of 100 percent is ambitious but the governments are determined to after three decades or so. In fact, the Asean landscape is ever changing with some inland areas abloom with solar panels and wind turbines in strong windswept coastal zones.
Be that as it may, the requirement of numerous pylons and cables to transmit energy from renewable sources should be approached with caution because of detrimental effects on wildlife habitats and migration routes of bird species. One solution in use in Spain is the “shutoff on demand” technique requiring turbines to be deactivated during the most sensitive time for wildlife, such as the migration season or during periods with low wind speeds. It was also revealed that as the turbines are also at their least productive during such times, the amount of electricity
Indeed, designing the location, route and direction of power lines based on national zoning maps or land use codes avoiding, where possible, waterbird habitats, protected areas (usually wetlands of importance to migratory birds, e.g. tidal areas is now a paramount concern in the management of migratory species and their habitats.
And what is the significance of renewable energy infrastructure
migratory species? Expanding infrastructure threatens birds and their habitats. Migratory species play a major role in the conservation of resources. They act as pollinators and seed dispensers, helping safeguard biodiversity which benefits food security for people. They regulate the balance of ecosystems by hunting their prey along their migration routes. They are also a source of revenue for many communities. Yet, fatal collision of birds with electricity power lines is most common. The is still poorly understood in many countries, including those in the East Asia-Australasia Flyway.
and by the South China Sea, Asean countries, except for landlocked Laos, have excellent conditions for solar and wind power generation. With and varying year-round wind speeds which, if effectively harnessed, could very well provide the needed energy, it is safe to conclude that the target could be reached, taking into account environmental considerations.
Global alliance to phase out coal
It should also be mentioned that at the UN climate change conference 2017 in Bonn (Germany), an alliance of 27 countries and states pledged by 2030 and end all domestic and international investment in coal in favor of renewable energy use. Called “Powering Past Coal Alliance,” it aims at accelerating clean growth and achieving rapid phase-out of traditional coal power.
Among the initial members are Austria, Costa Rica, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Finland, Canadian provinces and the US states of Washington and Oregon. The alliance also brings together a wide range of businesses and civil society organizations that have united for climate protection. It members by the next UN climate conference in Poland in 2018.
According to the International En produce almost 40 percent of global electricity, making carbon pollution from coal a leading contributor to climate change. All burning of coal causes severe respiratory disease and has many other damaging health effects, in addition to being a driver of climate change.
With all renewable plants—hydro, geothermal, biomass, solar and wind around— would wave power or underwater current energy not be far behind in the Asean?