The non-conventional energy systems (NES) census of Panay and Guimaras

Abstract

This paper presents in brief selected results of the census of non-conventional energy systems (NES) of Panay and Guimaras. The census was conducted by the Central Philippine University- Affiliated Non-conventional Energy Center (CPU-ANEC) as part of the National Census of NES mandated by the Department of Energy (DOE) through its Non-Conventional Energy Division (NCED). One important finding shown by the results of the census is that biomass is the greatest contributor of non-conventional energy in Panay and Guimaras. Another important finding which is somewhat already expected, is that wind pumps proliferate in Iloilo. However, many of these are inoperational due to technical failure and a good number had been damaged by strong typhoons. Findings like these can serve as useful inputs in the formulation of area-based energy plans to effectively promote the widespread use of non-conventional energy. Furthermore, other government and private institutions, individual researchers, project implementors and entrepreneurs can also make good use of these findings as well as other additional information that can be gleaned from the results of the census. The complete results are available at the CPU-ANEC office to interested parties upon request.