The Department of Energy (DOE) is willing to adjust the policy framework for the investments and deployment of the country’s energy storage systems.
In a report by the Manila Bulletin, Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla expressed the energy department’s eagerness to accelerate the adoption of available technologies. They are also closely monitoring energy storage development in the country, as Renewable Energy (RE) combined with energy storage offers a powerful alliance and a solution to phase out fossil fuels.
The DOE issued a circular last year, organizing to integrate four energy storage technologies into the existing framework, namely, Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH), and Flywheel Energy Storage (FES).
Hydrogen, as well as sodium-based energy storage, is also considered an option for RE storage.
Denmark Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Melbin also shared that when it came to energy storage, the government should be more flexible in adapting since the storage technology is currently developing at a fast rate.
Melbin highlighted the importance of diversifying power generation in the country. He emphasized that relying on a single source of electricity is not ideal, and the electricity system should instead draw power from various sources, adding that the same concept must be applied when it comes to battery storage systems.
This approach would enable a wide range of power generation options and large-scale storage solutions to be accessible throughout the country.
