1.annex A.2 - Full Application 061218

Contracting Authority: European Commission
Promoting Renewable Energy for Climate Change Adaptation and

Mitigation in the Philippines
ANNEX A.2 – Full application form 1
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Table of contents
1 General information ............................................................................................................... 3
2 The action ................................................................................................................................ 3

2.1. Description of the action................................................................................................................ 3
2.1.1. Description (max 13 pages) .............................................................................................. 3
2.1.2. Methodology (max 5 pages) ........................................................................................... 15
2.1.3. Indicative action plan for implementing the action (max 4 pages) ................................. 20
2.1.4. Sustainability of the action (max 3 pages) ...................................................................... 25
2.1.5. Logical Framework......................................................................................................... 28
2.1.6. Budget, amount requested from the Contracting Authority and other expected sources of
funding 28
2.2. Experience ................................................................................................................................... 29
3 Associates participating in the action .................................................................................. 51
4 Declarations ........................................................................................................................... 57
4.1. Declaration by the lead applicant (full application) .................................................................... 57
4.2. Mandate (for co-applicant(s)) ...................................................................................................... 57
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1 General information
Reference of the call for Enter EuropeAid reference for the call for proposals
proposals
[Lot number you are applying e.g. Lot nº 2

to:]
Number of the proposal Number applicable for Restricted procedure only.
Name of the lead applicant United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Title of the action Renewable Energy Technology to Increase Value-

Added of Seaweeds in Tawi-Tawi (RETS)
2 The action
2.1. Description of the action

2.1.1. Description (max 13 pages)
Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost frontier of the Philippines. The archipelagic province, belonging
to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), consists of a group of islands and
islets blessed with abundant natural resources. The vast shallow coastal areas of Tawi-Tawi
makes it very conducive for farming of seaweeds (Eucheuma), which is the major source of
carrageenan, a seaweed extract with multitudes of uses from cosmetics, food additives, and other
products. Ten of the eleven municipalities of Tawi-Tawi produce seaweed, making the province
the leading supplier of seaweeds throughout the country with 70% of total production. However,
Tawi-Tawi’s seaweeds industry is faced with problems as declining production and annual value.
Tawi-Tawi is the largest producer of seaweeds in ARMM but ranks only sixth in terms of value.
Tawi-Tawi also remains among the poorest and least electrified provinces in the country. The
bulk of seaweeds production comes from the island municipalities of Sitangkai, Panglima Sugala,
Tandubas, and Sibutu, that are each served by National Power Corporation – Small Power
Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG) diesel generator units. However, household electrification rates on
average is less than 20%, and even those connected to the network receive only between 12 and
16 hours of electricity service daily.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Mindanao Development
Authority (MinDA) have agreed to cooperate in pursuit of the sustainable development objectives
of Mindanao and have identified the promotion of renewable energy technologies for productive
use as an initial area for collaboration. The proposed action aims to increase and extend the
availability of electricity service in these island municipalities that are home to about 15,000
seaweed farmers, through the renewable energy hybridization of the island grids in the
municipalities of Sitangkai and Sibutu. The development, construction and commissioning of a
solar PV-diesel genset hybrid system will integrate the assessment and design of appropriate
water supply systems. The Action will demonstrate the importance of the water-energy nexus.
Water is necessary in the processing in the processing of raw dried seaweeds and at the same time
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increases the viability of the RE-hybrid systems by providing and increasing baseload demand.
The proposed action will also explore the application of appropriate decentralized RE systems
along the seaweed value chain in the municipalities of Panglima Sugala and Tandubas,
particularly in post-harvest processing and facilities.
The proposed action integrates efforts to enhance the quality and increase the value of seaweeds
produced by the mentioned communities with those of the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi
and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-ARMM. The energy component of
the action will also be integrated with the plans and programs of the local government to deliver
community social and welfare services, thus improving the quality of life in the seaweed farming
communities. Electricity is needed to provide adequate water supply infrastructure, to provide
water to improve household and community health, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene.
Integration of the energy aspect of the action with productive uses and income-generating
activities will improve the households’ ability to pay for the energy service and thus contributes
to the sustainability of the action.
The objectives of the action are summarized as follows:
Overall Objective
Reduce if not eliminate poverty in the seaweed farming
communities of Tawi-Tawi and strengthen their economic and
climate resilience through the integration of energy access
improvement with overall rural development efforts, plans and
programs.
Specific Objectives
• Increase and extend the availability of electricity service in the
selected seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi, in the
municipalities of Sitangkai, Panglima Sugala, Tandubas, and
Sibutu, through renewable energy hybridization of the existing
Objectives of the action diesel mini-grids and development of decentralized RE
systems
• Integrate the assessment and design of a feasible water supply
system
• Increase the production of raw dries seaweeds and the value
added of seaweed farming and increase its income and
employment generation potential through the availability of
electricity services and use of renewable energy technologies
(RETs)
• Improve the delivery of community services such as health
and nutrition, education, sanitation through the availability of
electricity services in off-grid and rural seaweed farming
communities
Seaweed farming communities in the municipalities of Sitangkai,
Sibutu, Panglima Sugala and Tandubas, Bureau of Fisheries and
Target group(s) Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ARMM and Tawi-Tawi, (Tawi-Tawi
Electric Cooperative Inc. (TAWELCO), and the Tawi-Tawi
provincial and local governments.
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Seaweed farming communities, BFAR, and electric cooperatives
Final beneficiaries
serving isolated and off-grid areas.
Op 1.1 RE-hybrid systems are implemented in Sitangkai and

Sibutu; Feasible decentralized RE systems for the seaweed value
chain are developed in Panglima Sugala and Tandubas;
Op 2.1 Appropriate water supply systems are assessed and
designed integral to the RE hybrid systems;
Estimated results Op 3.1 The plans, programs, and projects of BFAR to increase
production of higher quality raw dried seaweeds (RDS) are
facilitated;
Op 4.1 The plans, programs, and projects of the local government
units (LGUs) to improve the delivery of economic and community
social and welfare services are facilitated.
State how the action will improve the situation of the target groups and final beneficiaries
and the technical and management capacities of target groups and/or any local co-
applicants and affiliated entity(ies).
As of March 2017, the status of electrification of the target municipalities are as follows:
Status of Electrification of Target Municipalities
Connection % Rated Hours of
Served Potential electrification Capacity operation
(MW)
Sitangkai 642 5,789 11 1.950 16
Sibutu 1,460 4,727 31 1.075 16
Panglima 646 6,321 10 1.650 16
Sugala
Tandubas 602 4,635 13 0.800 16
Source: TAWELCO
The local farming communities also lack access to adequate water supply. The proposed Action is
expected to provide energy access to an additional 5,000 households, extend operation to 24
hours as well as facilitate the development of level II or III water supply systems.
Seaweed farming in Tawi-Tawi is the main source of livelihood of the indigenous people in the
province including the Samals, Tausugs, and the Badjaos. It is traditionally a family endeavor
involving the father, the mother and their children. Energy and clean water are vital inputs to the
processing of seaweeds to enhance its quality. Electricity is needed to have quality seedlings and
better post-harvest facilities, to improve the price of raw dried seaweeds, and much more to
process and refine seaweeds into higher value quality products as carrageenan. Electricity access
is necessary to realize the planned activities of the National Seaweeds Development Program
2017-2022, including the establishment of land-based nurseries, seaweed tissue culture
laboratories, provision of warehouses to intended seaweed farmers cooperatives, and processing
of seaweeds into higher value-added products. With additional electricity service, seaweed
farmers can also take advantage or available cellular and broadband internet network for better
monitoring and pricing of their traded commodities. This is also in line with the objective of the
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National Seaweeds Development Program to capacitate seaweed farmers to become entrepreneurs
(through cooperatives) and improve marketing of seaweeds and increase its value.
The positive impact on this Action on the local seaweeds industry will contribute to the overall
peace process and development in ARMM. Providing access to energy and clean water aims to
increase the value added of seaweed farming and increase its income generation potential.
Increasing the production of raw seaweeds also improves its employment generation potential and
its positive impact on climate change mitigation and environment protection. It is also expected
that availability of electricity supply and services will further stimulate other economic activities,
including productive uses and small-scale manufacturing enterprise and commercial activities,
offering other income opportunities or economic resilience to seaweed farmers in times when
harvest is poor due to environmental conditions or otherwise.
The increased availability of electricity service should also improve the delivery of basic
community social and welfare services in the seaweed farming communities thus improving their
quality of life. Supplying 24-hour electricity service can support commercial and industrial
productive uses, in turn enhancing livelihood opportunities and increasing incomes. The action
aims to reduce, if not eliminate, poverty in the seaweed farming communities and strengthen their
economic and climate resilience.
TAWELCO will undertake partnerships with private developers and investors in the
implementation of RE-hybrid systems and development of decentralized RE systems, increasing
the capacity of TAWELCO to develop RE generation projects. The proposed action will provide
financial and technical assistance to TAWELCO, building capacities toward self-reliance.
Training activities include seminars, workshops and on–the-job training and will cover
procurement, project development, implementation and monitoring.
The increased availability of electricity services will benefit the local governments of Tawi-Tawi
and BFAR by supporting the implementation of their respective plans and programs to increase
the value added of seaweeds in the province of Tawi-Tawi in particular and the entire ARMM
region in general. The Action also improves the capability of and strengthen linkages among the
provincial and local government as well sectoral agencies in planning and managing energy
projects for rural development. Community participation will be emphasized and local investors
including community cooperatives will be encouraged to invest in seaweed post-harvest and
processing facilities.
The seaweed farmers in Tawi-Tawi are isolated and marginalized communities most vulnerable
to impacts of climate change. Resiliency shall be mainstreamed or built into the energy project
from the design phase to implementation. The action highlights the synergy between renewable
energy and climate change adaptation. Renewable energy and storage complement the objectives
of grid resilience to natural and climate-induced disasters. The energy generation component of
the project in Tawi-Tawi will involve a combination of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage
Systems (BESS), and Modular Diesel to ensure 24/7 availability of power. The same
configuration can be made resilient given that Solar PV + BESS can provide power in the absence
of fuel supply. For a community vulnerable to the risks of climate change, the action provides
benefits toward the goals of adaptation and development. The solar and energy storage
components of the energy system can be integrated in the community’s emergency response
plans.
RE hybridization of existing diesel generators in the off-grid areas of the Philippines present a
huge potential for improving energy access and increase service hours. Hybridization with
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renewable energy and storage system also improves reliability and resilience while lowering
consumption of diesel, electricity rate and thus reliance on national subsidies. The proposed
Action can be replicated in the rest of seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi and in other
parts of the country that have low or lack access to energy services, particularly in Regions IV-B
(MIMAROPA) and Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula/Western Mindanao), which are top
seaweed producing regions. The hybridization of existing diesel generators can also be replicated
in other NPC-SPUG areas and integrated with rural development efforts and appropriate
productive uses of energy particularly in the island provinces of Basilan and Sulu. These areas
have their own distribution systems or mini-grids and majority of their energy generation are
sourced from fossil-based systems (i.e. diesel). Household electrification rates in said areas may
be less than 60% and most of their economic activities are in agri-fisheries.
Through integration of energy projects with overall rural development, rural electrification efforts
can present a viable business case to open up electrification of off-grid areas to the private sector.
This would support the national goal of reaching the farthest end of the Philippine archipelago in
order to achieve inclusive growth, energy security and resiliency for the Filipino people.
Identify and describe in detail each work package to be undertaken to produce results.
The proposed action may be divided into the following work packages:
Work Package 1.A: Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel mini-grids;
Work Package 1.B: Development of decentralized renewable energy systems;
Work Package 2: Assessment and design of appropriate water supply systems;
Work Package 3: Support to the plans and programs of LGU and BFAR to increase
seaweeds production and enhance its value; and
Work Package 4: Improvement in the delivery of social and welfare community services
with the increased availability of electricity.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will be the lead for the
Action’s implementation and provide expertise in sustainable energy and agro-industrial
development. The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), with its already established
linkages with development players in Mindanao, will also oversee and support the
implementation of the Action and coordinate closely with the local partners. MinDA, as head
convenor of the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC), is mandated to improve the
power situation in Mindanao. Thus, the Action is part of MinDA’s efforts to effect the 100%
household electrification by 2022. MinDA will also be involved in the capacity building of
Action partners. Tawi-Tawi Electric Cooperative Inc. (TAWELCO) will eventually own and
operate the RE-hybrid systems in fulfilment of its mandated obligation to provide total
electrification of its franchise area.
The Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives Missionary Green Energy Corp. (AIEC-MGE),
working through its Joint Venture partnership with Island Light and Water Energy Development
Corporation (ILAW) will provide technical project planning and implementation support to
MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, and field training and capacity building support to
TAWELCO.
The provision of energy will be integrated into existing plans and programs to develop the local
seaweed industry as well as overall inclusive growth in the local communities. The Action thus
involves the agencies primarily mandated to undertake such functions. The Bureau of Fisheries
and Aquatic Resources-ARMM and Tawi-Tawi (BFAR) will lead the activities in the
enhancement of the seaweed value chain as the lead implementor of the National Seaweed
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Program. Mindanao State University (MSU) Tawi-Tawi is also involved in the production and
propagation of seaweed seedling materials, laboratories, land and sea-based nurseries and
improving farming technologies and researches in the seaweed industry to promote social and
economic development. The provincial local government of Tawi-Tawi (LGU) is also committed
to its plans and programs in developing the seaweed industry and the delivery of social and
welfare services to its constituents.
All partners have vital roles to play in the successful implementation of the Action and have made
commitments of their responsibilities and resources to the implementation process. The activities
in each work package determined jointly by Action partners to achieve the results as described
above are discussed hereafter.
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
The activities described below will be carried out at the onset of the Action to facilitate the
achievement of results and ensure the proper coordination of the Action.
The main activities will be carried out by UNIDO and MinDA and include the organization of a
partners’ inception meeting, the organization of a mobilization meeting, and the preparation and
signing of detailed agreements among the partners. These activities will be carried out over the
first two months of the Action.
UNIDO and MinDA will lead the coordination and networking of partner agencies and
stakeholders. MinDA is the key agency to ensure the seamless implementation of the Action and
to providing an enabling environment to be able to implement the Action and achieve results.
Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’

role
Organize inception meeting of the partners
Prepare detailed project management
procedures and revised work plan based on
actual dates
Assembly of Project Management Unit (PMU) UNIDO and MinDA – co-lead
Organize mobilization meeting with All Partners – support and participation
stakeholders
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement among
Action partners
Intangible output(s) Tangible output(s)
Proper facilitation of Action and coordination Memorandum of Agreement
among Action partners
WORK PACKAGE 1.A: RENEWABLE ENERGY HYBRIDIZATION OF THE NPC-SPUG DIESEL
MINI-GRIDS
Expected Result: Op 1.1 RE-hybrid systems are implemented in Sitangkai and Sibutu; Feasible
decentralized RE systems for the seaweed value chain are developed in Panglima Sugala and
Tandubas
role
1.1.1 Conduct detailed demand analysis and Project Management Unit – lead of
confirm solar energy resource implementation
1.1.2 Prepare engineering design including site UNIDO and MinDA– technical and financial
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selection, grid integration study, etc. assistance
1.1.3 Financial modelling and tariff setting TAWELCO – participation
1.1.4 Ownership structure and project operation
team identification
1.1.5 Initiate and implement procurement
process, select suppliers and contractors
1.1.6 Understand and plan for permitting
1.1.7 Construction of solar PV hybrid system
1.1.8 Connection of unenergized households,
implement necessary line extensions and
upgrades
1.1.9 Project commissioning
1.1.10 Operation and maintenance
1.1.11 On-the-job training
Ownership and organization structure Project commercially delivered
Detailed economic model Maintenance plan
Completed environmental reviews and finalized Extended distribution system
permits
New connection agreements
The proposed Action will develop, construct, and commission a solar PV-diesel hybrid system in
the municipalities of Sitangkai and Sibutu.
The proposed RE hybrid generation systems have the following specifications:
RE Hybrid System Specifications

Solar PV Battery Generation Initial Renewable
Capacity Energy Rate Capital Fraction
Storage (PhP/kWh) (Euro) (%)
System
(kWh)
Sitangkai 1,021 744 16.08 1,753,328.53 36.7
Sibutu 644 596 16.23 1,166,288.81 39.7
UNIDO, through the project management team, will lead the implementation of above activities
all the while involving the technical and management personnel of TAWELCO. Technical
assistance will be provided by UNIDO and MinDA to TAWELCO throughout the
implementation of activities described above.
AIEC MGE, working through its Joint Venture partnership with ILAW, will provide technical
project planning and implementation support to MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, will provide
field training and capacity building support to TAWELCO, and will provide project installation
support to TAWELCO and MINDA/UNIDO.
AIEC has previously conducted a pre-feasibility study in close coordination with TAWELCO to
derive the initial RE hybrid system specifications as seen in the table above. Initial activities
conducted included a site visit, interviews with target groups, and data gathering. Present and
projected electricity demand were analysed and simulations were carried out using the HOMER
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software for microgrid and distributed energy system design. RE hybrid systems are sized to meet
24/7 demand up to year 5.
Emphasis will be given to mobilizing community participation, identifying training requirements
for post-commissioning operation and maintenance, and financial feasibility of the system. A
maintenance plan will be laid out to include repair and replacement provisions to ensure the
sustainable operation of the RE hybrid systems.
MinDA will support implementation by providing a conducive policy environment as well as
encouraging private sector investments in off-grid electrification. MinDA also has ongoing efforts
in implementing local policies to expedite processing and approval of permits for energy projects
in Mindanao.
WORK PACKAGE 1.B: DEVELOPMENT OF DECENTRALIZED RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Expected Result: Op 1.1 RE-hybrid systems are implemented in Sitangkai and Sibutu; Feasible
decentralized RE systems for the seaweed value chain are developed in Panglima Sugala and
Tandubas;
The output of this work package is the design of decentralized renewable energy systems to be
installed along the seaweeds value chain for maximized impact on the local seaweeds industry.
The seaweed production value chain in the municipalities of Tandubas and Panglima Sugala will
be analysed and potential sites for decentralized energy systems identified.
A consulting firm will be tapped to conduct the development of decentralized renewable energy
systems in close coordination with BFAR and MSU who has an existing extensive knowledge
and experience in the local seaweed industry in Tawi-Tawi. The energy system can be tied up
with seaweeds warehouse, dryers or post-processing facilities for highest impact in the value
chain. Innovative systems and technologies will be explored but appropriate to local social and
environmental conditions. Technology transfer activities may be facilitated with previous partners
of UNIDO specifically in the seaweed processing sector utilizing renewable energy.
This work package also includes exploring sustainable ownership-operation models for these
decentralized systems, possibly involving seaweed farmer groups.
role
1.1.12 Detailed value chain analysis of BFAR and MSU
seaweed production in the municipalities of UNIDO and MinDA – technical assistance
Panglima Sugala and Tandubas
1.1.13 Identify possible sites for decentralized
energy systems with highest impact to the
seaweed value chain PMU, BFAR, MSU
1.1.14 Detailed technical and financial study of PMU, MinDA and LGU in close consultation
decentralized RE systems with seaweed farming communities
Detailed design of decentralized RE systems in
Panglima Sugala and Tandubas
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WORK PACKAGE 2: ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF APPROPRIATE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Expected Result: Op 2.1 Appropriate water supply systems are assessed and designed integral to
the RE hybrid systems;
The RE-diesel hybrid systems will also facilitate the development of level II or level III water
supply systems. The work package will look into extending access, water source development and
quality management. The aim is to adopt and adapt irrigation methods or technologies that are
economical and environment-friendly, and consistent with local cultures and contexts of the
farmers and irrigable lands served. Approaches could find optimum combinations of the use of
groundwater (e.g., via tube wells) and rain water (using water-impounding systems).
The energy demand of the feasibly water supply infrastructure will be integrated into the design
of the energy systems. Supply of clean water is vital in the processing of seaweeds to higher value
products as well as tied up to provision of healthcare services and sanitation.
Through MinDA, the Action will engage the LGUs, private sector, and local communities in the
development and eventual implementation of this work package. MinDA is engaging and
capacitating Barangay Water and Sanitation Associations (BAWASAs) to be able to upgrade
themselves into viable economic enterprises or cooperatives that may invest in and efficiently
manage water supply services. MinDA is developing a coherent Mindanao-wide program for
establishing, upgrading and maintaining water supply systems and services.

role
2.1.1 Coordination/Networking with MinDA
Stakeholders (Water Districts, Electric
Cooperative, LGU) Water Supply/Resource
Assessment.
2.1.2 Assessment of water supply in the PMU
municipalities Sitangkai and Sibutu Subcontract: consulting firm
2.1.3 Design of water supply infrastructure for PMU,
maximized impact on the seaweed farming Subcontract: consulting firm
communities
2.1.4 Project Development on extending MinDA, LGU
access, water source development and quality
management.
2.1.5 Integrate energy load of water supply PMU and LGU
infrastructure with the RE hybrid system
2.1.6 Design ownership and operation structure PMU, MinDA, LGU
2.1.7 Conduct of Capacity Building Activity MinDA, LGU
for Stakeholders (Local Water District) on
Water management
2.1.8 Project Resource Mobilization MinDA, LGU
Detailed design of water supply infrastructure
in Sitangkai and Sibutu
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WORK PACKAGE 3: SUPPORT TO THE PLANS AND PROGRAMS OF LGU AND BFAR TO
INCREASE SEAWEEDS PRODUCTION AND ENHANCE ITS VALUE
Expected Result: Op 3.1 The plans, programs, and projects of BFAR to increase production of
higher quality raw dried seaweeds (RDS) are facilitated
The Action’s attempt to eradicate poverty in Tawi-Tawi involves efforts to ensure energy supply
not as an end itself but as an integral component of rural development particularly the
development of the local seaweed industry. Energy will be an input to intensify agricultural
productivity particularly of the seaweed industry. The following activities will be carried out to
accomplish this.
role
3.1.1 Review seaweed value chain in the
municipalities of Sibutu, Sitangkai, Panglima
Sugala and Tandubas.
3.1.2 Establishment of tissue culture
laboratories and seaweed nurseries.
3.1.3 Selection and propagation of good quality
seaweed seedling cultivars for distribution as
seedlings.
3.1.4 Provision of seaweeds input/planting
materials and technology
3.1.5 Provision of warehouse and post-harvest
equipment (noodle machine, vacuum sealer,
plastic sealer, etc.,) to eligible seaweed MSU – lead in the facilitation in close
producing cooperatives coordination with BFAR of the latter’s plans
3.1.6 Training of seaweed farmers on good
and programs
agronomic and post-harvest practices
3.1.7 Monitoring of seaweed production and UNIDO and MinDA – technical and
growth performance of farmed seaweeds management assistance
3.1.8 Conduct of Seaweeds Investment Forum
Seaweed farmers organized into cooperatives Seaweed storage and processing facilities
and their capacity strengthened
Seminar and investment forum conducted
The Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi will lead efforts in the implementation of their own
activities and integration with those of BFAR as stated in the ARMM Seaweed Roadmap 2018-
2022 and the Tawi-Tawi LGU’s Provincial Commodity Investment Plan which lays down
regional and provincial programs to develop the seaweed industry in Tawi-Tawi. Based on the
Province of Tawi-Tawi Comprehensive Development Plan 2016-2020, the seaweed industry is
the number one potential/priority area for investment.
Identified problems in the value chain analysis include the farmers’ inability of supplying the
needed raw materials in conformity with the standard specifications to produce quality processed
products, lack of capital (to start/re-start farming, lack of solar dryer (construction of solar dryer),
lack/seldom of transportation resulting to high transport cost, etc.
Marketing of dried seeds is also a very crucial aspect in the industry. The farmers are prone to
engage in credit provided by local traders or middlemen from Zamboanga and Cebu, who
accordingly, who in return manipulate prices by buying lower than the prevailing market value of
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seaweeds. A relatively stable and extensive market linkages and fair marketing arrangements
must be established for seaweed growers/farmers in order for them to realize the benefits from
increased commercial seaweed production and its sustainability.
All activities are geared towards increasing seaweed productivity through improved farming
technologies of various seaweed species, adoption of climate resilient technologies and expansion
in new production areas; capacitating seaweed farmers to become entrepreneurs; and promoting
community-bases product champions showcasing value-added products make from seaweeds.
The local production and distribution of quality seaweed planting materials must be strengthened.
Seaweed nurseries must be established to have a source of planting materials for the growers and
develop the capacity of nursery operators to provide technical assistance. Investment for
postharvest facilities to increase production as well as improve quality and marketability of the
product should be promoted. There should also be a long-term effort to develop processing
capabilities within the province. More efficient post-harvest handling can do a lot to improve
income returns from seaweed production. Access to multi-purpose drying pavements or stilt
dryers and warehouse will enable Tawi-Tawi to produce better quality seaweeds and reduce
postharvest losses, and thereby increase income generation potentials of seaweed
growers/farmers.
Seaweed farmer’s organizations/cooperatives must be strengthened to enable them to become

effective conduits for technology dissemination/development. Constant monitoring and
exploration of product research and development trends must also be undertaken so that the local
seaweed industry could promptly make the most of emerging market opportunities.
The government shall focus attention to laying down enabling policies that are responsive to the
enhancement of the seaweeds industry to prevent it from declining further affecting thousands of
farmers who depend on it for livelihood.
WORK PACKAGE 4: IMPROVEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF SOCIAL AND WELFARE COMMUNITY

SERVICES WITH THE INCREASED AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICITY
Expected Result: Op 4.1 The plans, programs, and projects of the local government units (LGUs)
to improve the delivery of economic and community social and welfare services are facilitated.
The seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi’s limited access to energy is a big barrier to
economic and social development. The Action will integrate provision of energy to the LGU’s
social and welfare programs as laid down in the Tawi-Tawi’s provincial government’s
Comprehensive Development Plan – Executive and Legislative Agenda 2016-2019.
role
4.1.1 Identify hospitals, health centers, schools,
day care centers, botika ng bayan/barangay
community centers, women and children’s
shelters that has no or limited access to
electricity
4.1.2 Rehabilitation of hospitals, health MinDA – lead in the facilitation in close
centers, schools, day care centers, botika ng coordination with LGU for the implementation
bayan/barangay community centers, women of the latter’s plans and programs
and children’s shelters and facilitate access to
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24/7 energy.
4.1.3 Conduct livelihood programs and
capacity building activities on productive uses
of energy
4.1.4 Identify and develop eco-tourism sites
4.1.5 Provide support to the implementation of
the Solid Waste Management Plan (PIME) and
formulation of Environmental Solid Waste
Management Program (ESWMP)
4.1.6 Conduct forums for domestic and foreign
investors
4.1.7 Provide access to adequate shelter and
basic utilities for IPs e.g. Badjaos.
Livelihood programs and capacity building Health and education centers
activities conducted rehabilitated/established.
The Tawi-Tawi provincial government, as outlined in its Comprehensive Development Plan
2016-2019 and Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2016-2021, plans to
establish women centres and temporary shelters for children in need of special protection,
renovate and establish day-care centres, renovate and construct hospitals, upgrade barangay
health centres and laboratories, and construct school buildings.
Promoting more non-farm livelihood activities through small and medium-scale enterprises,
including household-based activities and micro-industries, are also key objectives of rural
development and an important means in breaking the vicious cycle of poverty.
The Action will also provide support to the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Plan
(PIME) and formulation of Environmental Solid Waste Management Program (ESWMP). Action
partners have noted widespread and indiscriminate disposal of municipal solid waste, including
lots of plastic wastes, in the waters of Tawi-Tawi from seaweed farming communities. This has
immediate and long-term effects on the productivity of seaweed farming and the quality of dried
seaweeds in the area. Thus, the Action will support the implementation of the LGU’s activities to
provide solution to this issue such as establishment of regulated dumpsites, materials recovery
facilities, regular collection of household waste, deployment of additional garbage trucks, and
awareness and information campaign to lead to change in behaviour and mindset of
indiscriminate disposal of waste.
The development of water supply infrastructure as described in the previous work package will
also be integrated in the provision of primary health care and nutrition services.
Implementation of above activities will be facilitated by the Action. MinDA is providing LGUs
and their communities greater leeway in determining the uses and in managing funds for local
programs of national government agencies. MinDA is also building technical capacity of LGUs in
project and fund management.
MinDA will also aid in resource mobilization, possibly tapping resources such as the Payment for
Ecosystem Services (PES) and Peoples Survival Fund (PSF) for various local projects on climate
mitigation and adaptation.
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2.1.2. Methodology (max 5 pages)
The methods of implementation and rationale for such methodology

The design of the Action integrates the delivery of energy services with rural development efforts
specifically the existing agricultural and rural development programmes and plans of MinDA,
BFAR, and the LGU. To be able to achieve this, the Action engages MinDA, LGU, BFAR,
TAWELCO as co-applicants. The Action makes use of existing institutional linkages among
energy and rural development authorities in Mindanao and strengthens them through this
implementation exercise. MinDA, as chair of the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee
(MPMC), is tasked to spearhead and coordinate efforts to improve the power situation in
Mindanao. MPMC is co-chaired by DOE and with representatives from NEA, NPC, ERC.
MPMC was created thru Executive Order 81 s2012 with corresponding financial support from the
national government.
Through the multi-dimensional, integrated approach for providing planned inputs of energy for
the sustainable development of the seaweed farming areas of Tawi-Tawi, benefits and the
potential for development are maximized. It takes on an area-based bottom-up approach requiring
an understanding of local conditions and the active involvement of the prospective beneficiaries.
The analysis starts with a needs assessment of the local seaweed farming communities and their
major means of livelihood. Techno-analysis is done using HOMER for the design and
optimization of the microgrid and distributed generation power system.
The sustainability and replicability of the Action will be focused on. The financial viability of the
solar PV-Hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel generator need to be demonstrated. Several
deployment of off-grid renewable energy technologies approaches exist, there is a need to scale
up. The Action involves private sector engagement, which is key in extending electricity access
rapidly and sustainably. The Action focuses on the seaweed farming communities of Tawi-Tawi
province but serves as a model for other remote, unelectrified areas in the Philippines with similar
geographic and socio-economic profiles. Demonstration of model for other electric cooperatives
in the country with tie-ups with productive uses, delivery of social welfare and water supply.
The action will provide feed-back on the performance of the design of the Action and the
response of the beneficiaries. This implementation exercise will provide the framework for
linking energy supply programmes with operational programmes for agriculture and rural
development. This area-based approach will provide grassroots data on energy requirements and
programmes, which have to be compiled at the provincial and national levels, for the preparation
of comprehensive state-level and national plans for the rural energy sector. Resource allocations
and policy guidelines for the rural energy sector, may then be based on the feedback from this
rural energy planning and implementation exercise, instead of the present practice of top down
planning and policy making. Institutional linkages through MinDA will be strengthened to allow
feedback from TAWELCO, BFAR, and the seaweed farming communities of Tawi-Tawi to
strengthen policy support from the national level and project direction from regional and
provincial government agencies. MSU Tawi-Tawi will take the lead in knowledge management
for this Action.
Under Work Package 1 Renewable Energy Hybridization of the NPC-SPUG Diesel Mini-Grids,
UNIDO will initiate and implement the procurement process for the RE hybrid systems. Once
operational, ownership will be transferred to TAWELCO. TAWELCO will own and operate the
system under a Joint Venture (JV) between the Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives, Inc.
(AIEC), of which TAWELCO is a member, and a private entity. Republic Act 10531 (NEA
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Reform Act 2013) empowers electric cooperatives to engage in power generation within their
franchise areas.
AIEC’s intent is to mobilize public-private partnerships to extend access to 24-hour electricity to
all of the off-grid areas in the Philippines through innovative solutions. AIEC has formed a joint
venture with Island Light and Water Energy Development Corporation (AIEC-ILAW) in order to
support member EC projects such as this Action. The TAWELCO-AIEC-ILAW partnership will
be prepared to provide co-funding.
Under this JV, TAWELCO will assume operational control and ultimately ownership of the
systems installed under this Action. The Action will strengthen the institutional capability of
TAWELCO by confirming an ownership structure that will facilitate TAWELCO to work with
private partners in raising financing, developing, and operating RE-hybrids. Strengthening the
capabilities of TAWELCO will also ensure the operational sustainability of the facilities. The
Action will provide sufficient capacity building of TAWELCO towards self-reliance and after-
installation support will be extended.
The development of decentralized renewable energy systems and Work Package 2 Assessment
and Design of Appropriate Water Supply Systems will involve the contracting of independent
consulting firms to conduct the studies in close coordination with Action partners including
MinDA and the LGU.
While for Work Packages 3 and 4, the respective plans and programs of BFAR and LGU Tawi-
Tawi will be facilitated and integrated with the delivery of energy services also requiring close
coordination among local governments and sectoral agencies.
Resiliency will also be accounted in the Action from planning up to the implementation of the RE
hybrid systems.
Gender issues are to be mainstreamed and made a central concern in policy and planning,
capacity building, and implementation of the Action. In addition to the UNIDO Policy on Gender
Equality and the Empowerment of Women, which provides overall guidelines for establishing a
gender mainstreaming strategy, UNIDO has also developed an operational energy-gender guide
to support gender mainstreaming of its sustainable energy initiatives.
All energy interventions are expected to have an impact on people and are, therefore, not gender-
neutral. In fact, due to diverging needs and rights regarding energy consumption and production,
women and men are expected to be affected differently by the project (in terms of their rights,
needs, roles, opportunities, etc.). Therefore, the project aims to demonstrate good practices in
mainstreaming gender aspects into renewable energy projects, wherever possible, and avoid
negative impacts on women or men due to their gender, ethnicity, social status or age.
Consequently, it will be considered to include gender dimensions during the whole project cycle.
Guiding principle of the project will be to ensure that both women and men are provided equal
opportunities to access, participate in, and benefit from the project, without compromising the
technical quality of the project results.
In practical terms,
• Gender-sensitive recruitment will be practiced at all levels where possible, especially in
selection of project staff. Gender responsive TORs will be used to mainstream gender in the
activities and tasks of consultants and experts. In cases where the project does not have direct
influence, gender-sensitive recruitment will be encouraged. Furthermore, whenever possible
existing staff will be trained and their awareness raised regarding gender issues.
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• All decision-making processes will consider gender dimensions. Also at the level of project
activity implementation, efforts will be made to consult with stakeholders focusing on gender
equality and women’s empowerment issues. This is especially relevant in policy review and
formulation as well as for capacity building activities.
• To the extent possible, efforts will be made to promote participation of women in training
activities, both at managerial and technical levels.
• When data-collection or assessments are conducted as part of project implementation, gender
dimensions will be considered. This can include sex-disaggregated data collection, performing
gender analysis, etc.
Where the action continues a previous action, describe how the action is intended to build
on the results of the previous action.
The action is not a continuation of a previous action but builds upon learnings and
recommendations from previous similar efforts in off-grid areas in the Philippines.
Conclusions drawn from various studies give a generally positive perspective on hybridisation of
diesel power plants in the Philippines. However, institutional and regulatory issues were
identified that will require adjustments or amendments to facilitate private-sector participation.
These include clarifying agencies’ roles, streamlining a competitive selection process (and the
exemption of electric cooperatives from such a process if they were to generate power on their
own via a subsidiary or joint venture) and rate setting (IRENA, 2017).
Learnings from previous efforts also include the importance of tie-ups with productive uses of
energy, involvement of the electric cooperatives, climate resilience, and after-installation support.
Measures are incorporated in the Action to address these important aspects of energy projects.
Where the action is part of a larger programme, explain how it fits or is coordinated with
this programme or any other possibly planned project
The European Union – Access to Sustainable Energy Programme has been providing assistance to
the Philippine government in its rural electrification efforts. The action particularly fits into the
EU-ASEP’s efforts of solar hybridization of NPC-SPUG diesel power plants and extends this to
Mindanao. EU-ASEP also promotes renewable energy-based productive uses in off-grid areas.
This Action also fits into MinDA’s energy programme as laid down in its Mindanao Power
Development Program and MSU, BFAR and LGU’s programs for the seaweed industry and rural
development plans.
Mindanao Energy Plan 2013-2030 envisions that all areas will have a 24-hour electricity supply
and aggressively promotes, encourages, as a continuing measure, the penetration of more RE
resources in off-grid areas where additional capacity is urgently needed.
The procedures for follow up and internal/external evaluation
The Action’s implementation progress will be continually monitored by the project management
team and local partners. The local project partners, MinDA, LGU, BFAR, MSU will hold
periodic internal evaluation of the action’s performance and hold regular meetings (at least once a
year).
An annual check of the operation and maintenance of the RE hybrid system will be conducted to
ensure continuing operation. Metering of the electricity generated and the amount of fossil fuel
input will be monitored.
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Quarterly updates from partners will be collected to ensure follow-up of activities and monitoring
of outputs delivery and reports will be sent every six months to the EU. An external evaluation of
the action impact on the different target groups will be conducted by an independent company at
the end of implementation. Results and recommendations shall be used in the improvement or
modification necessary to enhance project management.
The organisational structure and the team proposed for the implementation of the action
Project Steering Committee

UNIDO, MINDA, DOE, Provincial Gov’t of Tawi-Tawi, TAWELCO, MSU, BFAR-ARMM
Project Management Unit

UNIDO
• 1 National Project Project
Manager Manager
• 1 Technical Expert
• 1 Admin Assistant
WG 1 – RE Hybrid WG 2 – Water WG 3 – WG 4 – WG 5 – Socio-

(TAWELCO) (LGU) Decentralized Seaweed Economic
(ILAW) (Water District) RE (BFAR- Development
(ILAW) (ILAW, LGU) ARMM) (LGU)
Knowledge Management
MINDA, MSU, UNIDO
A Project Management Unit will be formed and be the lead implementor of the Action, with
guidance from a Project Steering Committee with representations from all partners. A UNIDO
Project Manager will also oversee implementation of Action. Implementation of each work
package will be in close coordination and supported by indicated partner(s).
It will be ensured that space and opportunities for learning, growth and contributing to
organizational goals are created equally for women and men.
The main means proposed for the implementation of the action.
The following equipment, with corresponding costs, will be acquired for the implementation of
the solar PV-hybrid generation system:
Hybrid-RE (Optimized) Cost, Euro

Battery Energy Storage System 224,941.94
Solar PV 702,700.32
System Converter 91,703.68
Sibutu (East) Civil Structural Material and Installation 30,313.84
Mechanical Equipment Supply and Installation 58,935.48
Electrical / I&C Supply and Installation 57,693.55
Total 1,166,288.81
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Battery Energy Storage System 280,800.00
Solar PV 1,115,483.87
System Converter 135,462.52
Civil Structural Material and Installation 44,106.34
Sitangkai Mechanical Equipment Supply and Installation 74,177.42
Electrical / I&C Supply and Installation 83,943.55
Line Upgrade from Open Secondary to Single Phase Primary (1.5 kms) –
19,354.84
PhP 1.2M (Based on PhP 800k per km)
Total 1,772,683.37
The attitudes of all stakeholders towards the action in general and the activities in
particular
The Mindanao Development Authority serves as the main government partner, together with the
local government of Tawi-Tawi, the electric cooperative TAWELCO, and provincial and regional
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), all support the development of this proposed
action. Separate and joint consultative meetings have been held among these agencies with
MinDA and UNIDO. Meetings were held in Zamboanga with BFAR to learn more about the
value chain of the seaweeds and best practices. The activities and project design were determined
jointly to make sure that local conditions and local partners’ conditions were considered. All
partners have made commitments of their responsibilities and resources to the implementation
process.
The planned activities in order to ensure the visibility of the action and the EU funding.
The following activities will be carried out to ensure visibility of the action and the EU funding:
− Media partners and key government agencies will be invited to the inauguration of the solar
PV-hybridized diesel generator system
− Representatives from the EU Delegation will be invited to each event organized by the
Action
− Publications by UNIDO, MinDA, and MSU
The visibility plan and all materials to be produced in this connection will strictly follow the
“Communication and visibility manual for European Union external actions”. All promotional
materials, publications, banners, posters, and press releases will bear the EU flag and the mention
“A initiative implemented with the financial support of the European Union”. The size and
location of the EU flag will be so that it receives the highest visibility among other organizations’
logos.
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2.1.3. Indicative action plan for implementing the action (max 4 pages)
Year 1:
Half-year 1 Half-year 2
Month 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Implementing
1 body
Preparatory Activities
Organize inception meeting of the partners UNIDO
Prepare detailed project management procedures and revised UNIDO

work plan based on actual dates
Assembly of Project Management Unit (PMU) UNIDO
Organize mobilization meeting with stakeholders PMU

Signing of Memorandum of Agreement among Action
All Partners
partners
Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel

mini-grids
Conduct detailed demand analysis and confirm solar energy
PMU
resource
Prepare engineering design including site selection, grid PMU
integration study, etc.
PMU
Financial modelling and tariff setting
PMU
Ownership structure and project operation team identification
Initiate and implement procurement process, select suppliers PMU
and contractors
PMU
Plan and initiate permitting
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Year 1:
Month 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Implementing body
1
Development of Decentralized Renewable Energy
Systems
Detailed value chain analysis of seaweed production in PMU
the municipalities of Panglima Sugala and Tandubas
Identify possible sites for decentralized energy systems PMU
with highest impact to the seaweed value chain
Detailed technical and financial study of decentralized PMU
RE systems
Assessment and Design of Appropriate Water Supply
Systems
Coordination/Networking with Stakeholders (Water MinDA
Districts, Electric Cooperative, LGU)
Assessment of water supply in the municipalities PMU
Sitangkai and Sibutu
Design of water supply infrastructure for maximized PMU
impact on the seaweed farming communities
Project Development on extending access, water source MinDA
development and quality management.
Integrate energy load of water supply infrastructure with PMU
the RE hybrid system
Design ownership and operation structure PMU
Year 1:
Month 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Implementing body
1
Support to the plans and programs of LGU and
BFAR to increase seaweeds production and enhance
its value
Review seaweed value chain in the municipalities of MSU, BFAR-
Sibutu, Sitangkai, Panglima Sugala and Tandubas. ARMM
Establishment of tissue culture laboratories and seaweed MSU
nurseries.
Selection and propagation of good quality seaweed MSU
seedling cultivars for distribution as seedlings.
Provision of seaweeds input/planting materials and MSU, BFAR-
technology ARMM
Provision of warehouse and post-harvest equipment to MSU, BFAR-
eligible seaweed producing cooperatives ARMM
Training of seaweed farmers on good agronomic and MSU, BFAR-
post-harvest practices ARMM
Monitoring of seaweed production and growth MSU
performance of farmed seaweeds
Conduct of Seaweeds Investment Forum MSU, BFAR
National
Improvement in the delivery of social and welfare
community services with the increased availability of
electricity
Identify hospitals, health centers, schools, day care, MinDA, LGU
botika ng bayan/barangay community centers, women
and children’s shelters that has no or limited access to
electricity
Provide support to the implementation of the Solid Waste MinDA, LGU
Management Plan (PIME) and formulation of
Environmental Solid Waste Management
Program(ESWMP)
For the following years:
Half-year 3 4 5
Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC- Implementing body

SPUG diesel mini-grids
Initiate and implement procurement process, PMU
select suppliers and contractors
Plan and initiate permitting PMU
Construction of solar PV hybrid system PMU
Connection of unenergized households, TAWELCO
implement necessary line extensions and
upgrades
Project commissioning PMU in close coordination with TAWELCO
Operation and maintenance PMU in close coordination with TAWELCO
On-the-job training PMU in close coordination with TAWELCO
Assessment and design of appropriate water

supply systems
Integrate energy load of water supply PMU
infrastructure with the RE hybrid system
Conduct of Capacity Building Activity for PMU
Stakeholders (Local Water District) on Water
management
Project Resource Mobilization MinDA
For the following years:
Half-year 3 4 5
Support to the plans and programs of LGU
Implementing body
and BFAR to increase seaweeds production
and enhance its value
Provision of seaweeds input/planting materials MSU, BFAR
and technology
Provision of warehouse and post-harvest MSU, BFAR
equipment (noodle machine, vacuum sealer,
plastic sealer, etc.,) to eligible seaweed producing
cooperatives
Training of seaweed farmers on good agronomic MSU, BFAR
and post-harvest practices
Monitoring of seaweed production and growth MSU, BFAR
performance of farmed seaweeds
Conduct of Seaweeds Investment Forum MSU, BFAR
Improvement in the delivery of social and
welfare community services with the increased
availability of electricity
Rehabilitation of hospitals, health centers, MinDA, LGU
schools, day care centers, botika ng
bayan/barangay community centers, women and
children’s shelters and facilitate access to 24/7
energy.
Conduct livelihood programs and capacity MinDA, LGU
building activities on productive uses of energy
Identify and develop eco-tourism sites MinDA, LGU
Conduct forums for domestic and foreign MinDA, LGU
investor
Provide access to adequate shelter and basic MinDA, LGU
utilities for IPs e.g. Badjaos.
2.1.4. Sustainability of the action (max 3 pages)
Describe the expected impact of the action with quantified data where possible, at technical,
economic, social, and policy levels.
Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel mini-grids increases and extends
sustainable and affordable electricity access to seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi as
well as reduces generation costs thus the need for subsidy. It will also improve the resilience of
the grid as well as reduces emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels.
A combined capacity of 1.665 MW solar PV will be added to the existing diesel generators of
NPC-SPUG. The impact of the RE-diesel hybrid system will not only be measured in terms of its
usage or reduced costs for electricity consumption, but also in the context of its effect on the lives
of the seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi. The action harnesses the cross-sector
development impact of off-grid renewables to promote overall rural development. In this case, for
increasing productivity of the seaweed industry and delivery of social and welfare services. The
Tawi-Tawi provincial government envisions a 15% increase in seaweeds production and lower
poverty incidence by the end of implementation of the Action.
Actions such as this will accelerate deployment of RE for SPUG areas as well as promote private
sector involvement in off-grid electrification. The key is identifying the right business models for
deploying off-grid renewable systems. Actions such as this can contribute to the discussion on
how the national and local governments can mainstream off-grid renewable energy in national
rural electrification strategies through the adoption of appropriate forward-looking policy and
oversight. The Action will increase capacity of all stakeholders in implementing and managing
off-grid energy projects integrated with multi-sectoral development efforts. MinDA, plays a vital
role in the sustainability of the Action and stands to gain as well form its implementation. This
implementation exercise will establish and strengthen institutions for energy development in the
rural areas of Mindanao. The integration of energy and rural development requires building and
strengthening horizontal linkages among energy, rural development, other relevant government
agencies and nongovernment stakeholders involved in the planning and implementation process.
The Action should also exhibit financial sustainability to attract private investments in NPC
SPUG areas for hybridization. Electricity cooperatives stand to benefit from private-sector
involvement by gaining access to financing and technical expertise, allowing them to expand into
areas they want to serve, but are unable to. Hybridization of the existing diesel generator with
solar PV will also enable TAWELCO to comply with the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
once it is imposed on off-grid utilities.
The Action will translate to the following over the first twenty years of operation:
• Total investments in renewable energy-hybridisation of PHP 181.016 million (Euro 2.919
million) will reduce the true cost of generation rate by up to 33% compared with a diesel-
only system.
• Savings of PHP 1,022.663 million (Euro 16.495 million) on power generation, thus subsidies
from the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification fund can be realised.
• Fuel savings of 16.524 million litres may result in the offset of 44,450.11 tonnes of CO2
equivalent.
The True Cost Generation Rate (TCGR) for Tawi-Tawi is 24.0086 Php/kWh with the diesel-only
system and will be reduced to 16 Php/kWh through the hybridization with solar PV.
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Describe a dissemination plan and the possibilities for replication and extension of the
action outcomes.
MinDA is set to conduct an Off-Grid RE Investment Conference as well as presentation of RE
energy generation potentials to identified investor/companies (NPP / QTP), and policy forums
with the national and regional policy making sector. The Action will produce policy guidelines in
implementing renewable energy-based off-grid systems and appropriate business models to
include learnings and recommendations from this implementation exercise. TAWELCO, as a
member of the Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AIEC), will present learnings
and experiences from this action to other similar unelectrified remote areas.
The project management team will also facilitate information exchange, both locally and
internationally in venues such as the Asian Development Bank’s Asia Clean Energy Forum
(ACEF), IRENA’s International Off-grid Renewable Conference & Exhibition and others.
MinDA, as part of their commitment to the Action, will prioritize the development of renewable
energy facilities by providing dedicated funds for the conduct of exploratory and feasibility
studies, and by strongly promoting investments in cooperation and partnership with the local
governments and communities. Activities committed by MinDA include undertaking RE resource
assessment in the island provinces and municipalities in Mindanao, feasibility studies and
encouraging private sector investments through a conducive policy environment. MinDA will
also be involved in capacity building and mobilization of LGUs and local communities,
information dissemination, resource mobilization for energy projects.
Provide a detailed risk analysis and contingency plan.
Risk Mitigation Measures

Political and Regulatory - Political This risk is mitigated by the engagement of the provincial government of
and regulatory risks include delays Tawi-Tawi which is a co-applicant in the Action. MinDA, BFAR, and the
due to permits/clearances, LGU also committed to proper turnover of projects in the case of shifts in
unfavourable tariff changes, and
government. In 2012, MinDA established the One-Stop-Shop Facilitation and
regulatory schemes. The Bangsamoro
Organic Law in July 2018 poses Monitoring Center (OSFMC) for RE Projects in Mindanao to effectively
some uncertainty and risks in the monitor the status of all pending RE power project applications in Mindanao
continuity of the plans and programs and accelerate its eventual construction/development. This will manage the
of the current government. risk of delays due to acquiring licenses and permits.
Payment Risk - risk on tariff A focus of the design of the action is on improving the ability to pay of the
collection is the possibility that energy consumers through tie-ups with seaweed production and other income-
ratepayers will not pay their bills or generating activities.
will not do so on time.
Operation and Management of the Risks involve the sustainable operation and management of the RE hybrid
RE hybrid systems systems and will be managed by providing capacity building and continuous
support to TAWELCO toward self-reliance.
Joint Venture partner, AIEC, has over 20 years of renewable energy
experience and much longer experience in off-grid and island electrification
projects. They have worked with various electric cooperatives and multilateral
organizations on the following projects: Catingas 3 MW hydropower plant
(2010-2015); Cobrador island 300 kW hybrid power (2015-2016); Romblon
1 MW Wind-Diesel Power Project (2017-2018); Banton Island Hybrid Project
Study (2016); Malalison 420 kW Hybrid Project (2016-2018); Rio Tuba 100
kW Biomass Gasifier Project (2010-2016); Rio Tuba 100 kW Solar PV
Hybridization Project (2013-2014); Rio Tuba PV Pumping Project, 1-10 kW
(2007-2012);
Social Risk – Peace and order and The peace and order condition in the province of Tawi-Tawi is notably stable
community/local participation and normal compared to other regions of ARMM. Even so, local partners
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MinDA and the LGU will implement necessary security measures. President
Duterte provided directives thru the Cabinet Assistance System (CAS), to
ensure security development of the Province of Tawi-Tawi thru the National
Security Council.
Security risks will be managed by abiding by measures as stated in the United
Nations Security Risk Management process specifically for Mindanao.
Limitations in the travel of personnel to and within Tawi-Tawi can be
mitigated by ensuring that contractors will have an established capability to
implement projects in Mindanao specifically in the Bangsamoro region.
The network of local partners will also play a big role in ensuring the security
of the project infrastructure. An initial project location identified during
Action partners coordination meetings is within the local government hall
premises.
Environmental Risks Resilience measures will be implemented through the construction of stronger
This risk is the vulnerability of the mounting structures, cabling and components that can withstand higher
RE hybrid system to storms, moisture content and flooding, and choosing the proper location with lower
flooding, and other extreme weather probability of flooding and other physical risks to the system.
conditions.
Describe the main preconditions and assumptions during and after the implementation
phase.
The Action will be implemented under the assumption that the Philippines national government
and regional government of Tawi-Tawi remain engaged in the deployment of off-grid renewable
energy systems. The success of the Action also depends on the engagement of the target groups.
The Action was designed based on detailed stakeholders and needs analysis to ensure that their
concerns and local conditions are addressed.
Explain how the action will be made sustainable after completion.
a. Financial sustainability. Financing of follow-up activities and O&M costs will be covered by
revenues from tariff collection as well as subsidies from the national government through the
Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UCME).
To ensure a constant revenue stream, a holistic approach will be taken integrating a sound
technical design, stronger support for local business development and productive use of
electricity and customer relationship management to improve consumers’ ability and
willingness to pay.
b. Institutional sustainability. TAWELCO is the expected key player to provide solar PVs and
ancillaries, the maintenance and the billing/collection in a sustainable way. The Action will
involve an intensified capacity development and training of TAWELCO enabling them to
operate and manage the RE hybrid system sustainably. Ownership by the local electric
cooperatives and support from organizations committed to long term development in the
remote areas of the Philippines ensure institutional sustainability of the Action.
MinDA, a co-applicant in the Action, will continually oversee the project and generally
sustain the Action as part of their agenda of improving energy access in Mindanao. As chair of
the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC), MinDA is tasked to coordinate efforts
to improve the power situation in Mindanao. MPMC is co-chaired by DOE and with
representatives from NEA, NPC, ERC. This implementation exercise will also establish and
strengthen institutions for rural energy development in Mindanao. Linkages among MinDA,
LGU’s, sectoral agencies and academic institutions are strengthened in implementing rural
energy projects.
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c. Policy level sustainability. The Action will raise RE awareness of the local partners including
the policy making sector, MinDA and the LGU. It will also induce behavioural changes on the
adoption of RE technologies specifically for off-grid applications among the Action partners
prompting them to collaborate, mobilise and direct resources to off-grid RE electrification
options. The Action will produce policy guidelines in implementing renewable energy-based
off-grid systems and appropriate business models to include learnings and recommendations
from this implementation exercise. An Off-Grid RE Investment Conference and policy forums
will likewise be facilitated by the Action thru MinDA.
d. Environmental sustainability. Seaweeds’ potential contributions to climate change
mitigation and adaptation are also enhanced with improved quality and higher production.
These contributions to climate change mitigation include carbon sequestration, reduced carbon
footprint as its role as a food additive, reduced methane emission from livestock when added
to livestock feeds, and potential bioenergy source. Its potential role in climate adaptation
include dissipating wave energy in the event of storms and sea level rise, countering ocean
acidification due to its high daytime alkalinity, and avoidance of ocean deoxygenation due to
warming.
2.1.5. Logical Framework
See Annex C.
2.1.6. Budget, amount requested from the Contracting Authority and other expected
sources of funding
See Annex B.
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2.2. Experience
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(i) Experience in similar actions in the past 3 years (Maximum 1 page per action)
Name of the organisation: UNIDO

Lead applicant X Co-applicant Affiliated entity
Project title: Stimulating industrial competitiveness through biomass-based, grid- Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
connected electricity generation Renewable Energy
Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to)
(EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name) 3 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy
Dominican Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Implementing agency GEF Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Jan 2014 – Jan 2020
Republic (1.3 mil USD) (1.3 mil USD)
Objectives and Project Objective: To promote the implementation of decentralized, biomass-based energy production in industrial free zones in the
results of the Dominican Republic with the aim of reducing GHG emissions, while contributing to their competitiveness
action
Project Description: The project aims to demonstrate and promote the viability and benefits of decentralized electricity generation in the
country, both for self-supply and for sales of surplus electricity to the national grid, by making optimum use of available, domestic biomass
resources. The objective is countering current high-energy costs and GHG emissions of fossil fuel-based power plants in the country.
Environmental benefits from the project in the form of direct GHG emissions savings amount to an estimated total of 245,000 tons CO2eq
with indirect GHG benefits delivered by the project estimated at a total of 1,197,000 tons CO2eq.
Expected results:
1. The policy and regulatory environment conducive to decentralized, biomass-based power and heat generation has been strengthened.
2. A biomass-based electric power plant has been adopted by the Santiago Industrial Free Zone.
3. Awareness for the concept and benefits of biomass power generation has been raised among relevant stakeholders.
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If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State
Project title: Promoting Market-Based Development of Small to Medium-Scale Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Renewable Energy Systems in Cape Verde Renewable Energy
Approx. 1.5 mil EUR Implementing agency GEF Approx. 1.5 mil EUR Mar 2012 – Sep 2018
Cabo Verde (1.8 mil USD) (1.8 mil USD)
Objectives and Project Objective: To create market conditions conducive to the development of small to medium scale renewable energy systems in Cape
results of the Verde.
action
Project Description: The ultimate goal of the project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to support sustainable development in Cape
Verde by creating market conditions conducive to the development of small to medium scale renewable energy systems in line with national
energy policy objectives of making the country less dependent on imported fossil fuels. The project seeks to address many of these existing
barriers to renewable energy, to deliver measurable results and to make an impact on investment in small to medium scale renewable energy
in Cape Verde an integrated approach that combines substantial capacity building with technical assistance interventions at the policy and
demonstration project level. Primary target beneficiaries of the project are energy regulators and implementing institutions, potential energy
generators (managers and engineers), energy users, training institutes, energy professionals and service providers and the financial sector.
Project components:
1. Demonstrating technical feasibility and commercial viability of small to medium scale RE projects and establishment of seed fund for
project replication
2. Resource Assessment and scaling up strategy
3. Consolidating a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework conducive to the development of small to medium scale renewable energy
projects.
4. Capacity building and awareness raising
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Name
Projectoftitle:
the organisation: UNIDO
Sustainable Market Access through Responsible Trading of Fish: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Increasing Trade
Lead applicant X
Capacities
Co-applicantvalue chains
of selected within
Affiliated the Fisheries Sector
entity Advancing Economic Competitiveness
Indonesia Approx. 3.3 mil EUR Implementing agency Switzerland (State Approx. 3.3 mil EUR April 2013 – May 2019
(3,8 mil USD) Secretariat for (3,8 mil USD)
Economic Affairs)
Objectives and Project Objective: To increase trade capacities of selected value chains within the fisheries sector in Indonesia
results of the
action Project Description: The Programme SMART-Fish Indonesia (Sustainable Market Access through Responsible Trading of Fish in
Indonesia) aims at strengthening the trade capacity of selected value chains of the Indonesian fisheries export sector, while ensuring the
preservation of biodiversity through promoting the sustainable use of maritime resources. This will be done through increasing value-added
to exports by providing advice to the Government of Indonesia on enacting enabling policies for exports, strengthening the supply side
(improving competitiveness of products in terms of price and quality, branding, enhancing compliance with international market
requirements, including certification for sustainability standards), and facilitating entry into the respective global value chains. The supply
side will be strengthened at the meso level through enabling the Quality & Productivity Center at the Fisheries University to provide support
to SMEs.
To address the main challenges of the Indonesian fisheries sector, the Programme operates through six major activities :
1. Institutionalization of value chain roundtables; 2. Strengthening of local business support services to exporting SMEs through the
Valcapfish Center at the Jakarta Fisheries University (STP) in productivity, product quality, innovation and sustainability; 3. Development of
educational programmes at the Jakarta Fisheries University (STP) in productivity, innovation and sustainability for fisheries; 4.
Establishment of traceability pilot applications in the selected value chains; 5. Support to pilot certifications for sustainability schemes as
required by key markets; 6. Promotion of Indonesian fisheries exports from selected value chains in key markets.
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Project title: Seaweed Value Chain Development for improved livelihoods of Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Coastal Communities Creating Shared Prosperity
Lead applicant
Indonesia X Co-applicant
Approx. 0.2 mil EUR Affiliated entity
Implementing agency UNIDO Industrial Approx. 0.6 mil EUR Jan 2015 – Dec 2018
(0.23 mil USD) Development Fund (0.7 mil USD)
Objectives and Project Objective: To support the national and local governments to foster the development of the seaweed industry in Sumenep District,
results of the East Java Province helping farmers to increase productivity and quality in seaweed production and to market their products while
action introducing new technologies for seaweed processing that are both economically sound and environmentally safe.
Project Description:
UNIDO is implementing a Country Programme 2016-2020 in Indonesia, to comprehensively support a road map towards achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals. In line with the priorities of the Republic of Indonesia identified on its Rencana Pembangunan Jangka
Panjang 2005-2025 (Indonesia’s long-term development plan,RPJMP), UNIDO has assessed the country industrial development potential
and constraints, and is focusing on the following areas of intervention - 1. Poverty reduction, 2. Energy for all, 3. Environment and clean
production, 4. Partnership and Sustainable development.
This project is part of component 1 on poverty reduction, aiming to support livelihood enhancement of rural community in coastal area of
Sumenep District, East Java Province, through seaweed value chain improvement.
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Project title: Strategic programme for scaling up renewable energy (RE) markets Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
in targeted Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific Island region Renewable Energy
Pacific Islands Approx. 0.6 mil EUR Implementing agency UNIDO Industrial Approx. 0.6 mil EUR Nov 2012 – Mar 2018
(0.7 mil USD) Development Fund (0.7 mil USD)
Objectives and Project Objective: To assist selected Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific Islands Region (Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji,
results of the Nauru, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu) in triggering investments in renewable energy (RE) technologies, through technical
action assistance and grant financing to a number of pilot projects
Project Components:
1. Policy and institutional support for low-carbon development plans
2. RE technology demonstration (Solar and bio-energy applications in tourism and agro-food sector & RE-based power generation for
enhanced energy access and productive use in rural communities)
3. Training through capacity development workshop(s) for the region
Expected results:
- Assist selected SIDS in Pacific Islands Region in triggering investments in RE technologies through demonstration projects and technical
assistance in the creation of the enabling environment Assist selected SIDS in Pacific Islands Region in triggering investments in RE
technologies
- Increase energy security and improve competitiveness of the national economy through low-carbon development and reduce greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions Increase energy security and improve competitiveness of the national economy
- Provide technical assistance and grant financing for policy support, renewable energy pilot projects for productive use, and capacity
development for sustainable replication throughout the region
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Project title: GHG Emissions Reductions in Targeted Industrial Sub-Sectors Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
through EE and Application of Solar Thermal Systems in Malaysia Climate change
Malaysia Approx. 3.5 mil EUR Implementing agency GEF Approx. 3.5 mil EUR June 2014 – July 2019
(4 mil USD) (4 mil USD)
Objectives and Project Objective: To reduce GHG emissions by promoting and demonstrating sector-specific EE improvements and
results of the solar thermal technology utilization in industry
action
Project Description: The project supports the reduction of fossil CO2 emissions in Malaysia’s industry in general, and in particular, in
selected industrial sub-sectors, by improving energy efficiency in industrial heating processes and process optimization, and the utilization of
solar thermal energy whenever applicable and feasible. As a result of the proposed project intervention, Malaysia will have improved
regulations and financial incentive mechanisms (grant and non-grant instruments) and strengthened technical and institutional capabilities for
the development, financing and implementation of solar thermal energy applications and energy efficiency improvements in targeted
industries including (but not limited to): Rubber glove, Textiles, Food & Beverage, Surface treatment, Agro-based industries (palm oil,
poultry and etc.).
Main components: (i) Development of regulatory framework, support programmes and financial incentives mechanisms to facilitate solar
thermal energy utilization; (ii) Awareness raising and capacity building programme relating to process heating and cooling optimization and
solar thermal energy utilization; (iii) Demonstration and scaling up of sector-specific EE and solar thermal energy utilization in targeted
industrial subsectors
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Project title: Access to Energy through Scaling-Up of Solar Technologies and Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Enhancing Quality of Fabricators of Biomass Gasifiers Renewable Energy
Cambodia Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Implementing agency France (UNIDO IDF) Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Jan 2014 – Jan 2020
(1.3 mil USD) (1.3 mil USD)
Objectives and Project Objective: To increase access to clean energy for productive uses in the off-grid areas and agro-based SMEs, especially in the rice
results of the milling industries
action
Project Description: The project aims to (i) to increase access to clean energy for productive activities such as rice milling, ice making and
other agro-processing in selected off-grid communities of the Batambong and Pursat provinces of Cambodia; and (ii) to enhance the
capacities of the counterpart and the local fabricators of biomass gasifiers, leading to availability of locally manufactured high quality
biomass gasifiers for agro-based SMEs. This will result in increased use of efficient and environmentally sound biomass gasifiers based on
rice husk fuel in the agro-industries cluster in the Batambong and Pursat provinces and to generate a number of productive activities.
Results:
- The project facilitated the formation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to disseminate renewable energy technologies and demonstrate
the viability of solar photovoltaic, solar drying and biomass gasification.
- Photovoltaic battery-charging stations were installed in 6 remote villages, providing energy for 1,073 households, replacing diesel
generators, cutting charging costs by two thirds and saving 32 tons of CO2 emissions/year. A solar dryer technology was installed to
improve dried fish production, replacing wood fuel heat, which boosted the capacity of local business to absorb technology transfer. The 150
kW rice husk gasifier replaced a diesel generator and connected an additional 300 households (700 people), reducing emissions by 900 tons
of CO2 per year.
- The capacity building component ensured the training of staff from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry, the
University of Battambang and the private sector.
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Name of the organisation: MSU-TCTO
Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity
Project title:National Assessment of Coral reef environment Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Assessment of Farmed Seaweeds and Post-harvest Technologies for
Sustainable Seaweeds Development
Bongao, Tawi- Approx. 2,903,000 Co-beneficiary …Department of Approx. 2,419,000 01/07/2015-

Tawi Science and 30/06/06/2017
Technology
Tawi-Tawi Approx. 48,387 Beneficiary Commission on Approx. 32,258

Higher educatioj
Objectives and results of the action A database of the coral cover, mangrove and seagrass ecosystems status (including seaweed distribution)
To assess the status of coral reefs,
mangroves and seagrass ecosystems in
Seaweeds: status of Farmed Seaweeds and Farming Techniques ; Innovations in farming technologies to
the Philippines
increase seaweed production and Seaweed Post-harvest Technologies that enhance and Maintain carrageenan
qualities
Seaweed: to assess the status of farmed
seaweeds and post harvest technologies
in Tawi-Tawi
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Name of the organisation: Tawi-tawi Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TAWELCO)
Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Financial Benefits to Host Communities Under ER 1-94 Portable Household Solar
PVs for Lighting
Sitangkai and 193,548.00 Coordinator Philippine 193,548.00 2012 to 2013

Tandubas, Tawi- Department of Energy
Tawi
Objectives and results of the action ER 1-94 aims to recognize and provide recompense for the contribution made by the host local government units or
region of areas with energy resource development or generation facilities. The result is lessened conflict of rights and
promote harmony among host local government units, community and people affected, the energy resource
developers or power producers, and the appropriate agencies of the national government.
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Sitio Electrification Program
Tawi-Tawi 806,451.00 Coordinator NEA 806,451.00 2013-present
Objectives and results of the action SEP of NEA aims to expand energy access of sitios in cooperation with partner ECs such as TAWELCO.
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Barangay Line Enhancement Program
Tawi-Tawi 322,580.00 Coordinator NEA 322,580.00 2015 - Present
Objectives and results of the action This program seeks to connect distribution systems of identified barangays to EC’s grid through various engineering
innovations and construction schemes.
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World Bank Technical Capacity Building Project - Basic Lineman Training Course
Manila, 16,129.00 Beneficiary World Bank 12,096.00 August 2018- September

Philippines 2018
Objectives and results of the action Training to be provided by the MERALCO Power Academy aims to develop and equip new and current linemen with
the required skills and competencies for their job, facilitate the desired character formation thru strict discipline, value
formation/adoption and total personal development under a structured learning approach, to instill passion and
commitment towards their job and to provide recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness
of the line work.
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Assistance to Bangsamoro Electric
Cooperatives
Tawi-Tawi Not yet determined Beneficiary Japan International Not yet determined 2016- present
Cooperation Agency
(JICA)
Objectives and results of the action To provide technical assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on distribution network
systems to enhance the country's energy resiliency and reliability specifically in the Bangsamoro region.
(ii) Experience in other actions in the past 3 years (Max. 1 page per action and max. 10 actions)
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Project title: Philippine

Implementation
Industrial
of PCB
Energy
Management
EfficiencyPrograms
Project for Electric Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Cooperatives and Safe e-wastes Management
Climate change
(EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name) 17
16
(by donor) dd/mm/yyyy
Philippines Approx. 5.6
2.8 mil EUR Implementing agency GEF Approx. 5.62.8 mil EUR Sep June2015
2011––MayDec 2022
2018
(3,2 mil USD)
(6,3 (3,2 mil USD)
(6,3
Objectives and Project Objective: Introduce
ProtectionISOof human
50001 health
energyand
management
the environment
standardthrough
along with
soundsystem
management
optimization
of PCBsapproach
and PBDEs
for improvement
in e-wastes of
results of the industrial energy efficiency of the Philippines.
action Project Description: As a Party to the Stockholm Convention (SC) on POPs, the Philippines is obliged to comply with the targets designed
Project
to reduceDescription:
or eliminate The Philippine
releases Industrial Energy
from intentional Efficiencyproduction
and unintentional Project (PIEEP)
of POPs.is collaboration
The Government between thePhilippines,
of the Departmentthrough
of Energythe
(DOE), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), developed a National Implementation Plan (NIP) in 2006, which outlined (UNIDO) and the Global
Environment Facility (GEF). Closely in line with the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 and the National Climate Change Action Plan
programs and actions to achieve its obligations. The NIP has recently been updated (2014) to address the changes in the obligations to the
2011-2028, the project aims to promote sustainable energy management system and achieve energy efficiency best practices within the
SC, reviewindustrial
Philippine the actionsetting
plans previously developed
with the purpose and the achievements
of obtaining energy savingssoand far,contributing
and formulate new action
to climate plans
change that wouldThis
mitigation. address the will
objective
additional
be achievedobligations.
through theInintroduction
the updated of NIP,
thetwo of the
Energy priority action
Management plansbased
System identified
on ISOwere the need
50001 for the Systems
framework, development and implementation
Optimization (steam,
of incentivesair
compressed forand
rural electric
pumps) andcooperatives to comply
Financial Capacity with the phase
Enhancement. out of
These PCBs
3 key and management
components of PBDEs
are directed towardsfrom WEEE
specific stream
targets in in
thethe
industrial sector namely
country. Therefore Chemicals,
this project Food
involves & Beverage,ofBasic
management Metalsin&the
new POPs Steel
WEEEand Recycling
Pulp & Paper.stream and implementation of PCB Management
Programs for Electric Cooperatives. The project aims to introduce environmentally sound management of e-wastes to reduce new POPs
PIEEP's plan targets
release reduction frominclude savings
recycling of 1,143,149
stream GJin
and to assist inthe
energy and 359,877ofKWh
implementation of electricity
the PCB management consumption
programsasfor well as a corresponding
electric cooperatives.
GHG emission reduction of 261,754 tons of carbon dioxide over the entire project duration. Sources of the Co-financing include Land Bank
of the components:
Main Philippines and (i)the Bank of theofPhilippines
Management Islands (BPI) with both offering
WEE; (ii) Environmentally-sound Management USDof 10PCBM each in the formequipment,
contaminated of standbyPCBloan wastes
project and
window on energy efficiency project.
stockpiles from electric cooperatives; (iii) Institutional strengthening, capacity building and awareness raising
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Name of the organisation: Mindanao Development Authority
Lead applicant Co-applicantX Affiliated entity
Project title: Building Low Emission Alternatives to Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Develop
Economic Resilience and Sustainability (B-LEADERS)
Project
Location Cost of the Role: Coordinator, Donors to the Amount contributed Dates (from..to)
action co-beneficiary, action (name) 18 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy
(EUR) affiliated entity
Various Parts 58,372.00 Coordinator, co- USAID 58,372.00 27/01/2016 to 31/01/2017
in Mindanao beneficiary
Objectives and results of the Specifically, the project aims to accomplish the following tasks:
action 1) Strengthen the in-country capacity on implementing and promoting low emission development strategies
through the; a) Establishment of institutional structure, mandate, systems, and methodologies and b)
Strengthening of policy and regulatory support for LEDS;
2) Increase investments into clean energy projects through the: a) Promotion of investments in the clean and
renewable energy sector; and b) Strengthening of clean energy investment partnerships and networks.
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Project title: Philippine Rural Development Program Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Covered EUR 458 Affiliated Entity World Bank 31/01/2014 to 31/12/2021
areas: million (member to the Regional
Advisory Board for all
Nationwide
Projects in Mindanao)
Mindanao: with Department of
Regions IX, Agriculture
X, XI, XII,
Caraga and
ARMM
Objectives and results of the PRDP is a six-year national project under the Department of Agriculture (DA) that aims to establish a modern,
action value-chain oriented, and climate resilient agriculture and fisheries sector.
In partnership with LGUs and private sector, the Project shall provide key infrastructure, facilities, technology
and information to raise incomes, productivity and competitiveness in targeted areas.
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Project title: Mindanao Peace and Development Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
All Regions EUR Coordinator (Program USAID 31/10/2007 to 30/09/2019
in Mindanao 23,128,845 Co-Chair)
Objectives and results of the USAID grant assistance that aims to promote economic growth in the identified areas through expansion of
action economic opportunities, infrastructure development, improvement in governance and social services.
The program started on 19 September 2007 where USAID and government of the Philippines through MEDCo
entered into an assistance agreement to further the foreign assistance objective of promoting economic growth
articulated by the government of the United States of America under the strategic framework for USA foreign
assistance.
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Project title: Mindanao Sustainable and Agrarian and Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Agriculture Development (MINSAAD)
Bukidnon, EUR Affiliated Entity JICA 03/07/2012 to 3/07/2019
Lanao del 73,378,916 (Member, Steering
Norte, North Committee, Project
Cotabato, Coordinating
South Committee, Sub-project
Cotabato, Approval Committee)
Sultan with Department of
Kudarat Agrarian Reform (DAR)
Objectives and results of the MinSAAD is a poverty alleviation project in selected marginalized areas (12 settlements) in Mindanao. The
action Project addresses poverty issues through competitive and sustainable agriculture using inclusive approach and
modalities in investments that are based on value chain analysis of key agricultural commodities. The Project is
therefore focused on sustainable agricultural development and support services such as irrigation, rural roads and
bridges, rural water supply, marketing and related aspects; effective governance and social protection; and others
that would support the objective of alleviating poverty in marginalized target area.
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Project title: Conflict Sensitive Resource and Asset Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Management (COSERAM) Program
Region X, Affiliated Entity German 31/01/2015 to 31/12/2018
Region XI, (Member, Regional Cooperation
CARAGA Steering Committee)
Objectives and results of the It supports an integrated approach of poverty reduction and peace building in the region of Caraga and other
action conflict-affected areas in the Philippines.
GIZ provides advisory services and technical assistance to mandated bodies in order for them to address land
use and land rights conflicts in a peaceful and sustainable manner, while supporting marginalized people to
lawfully access natural resources. To reach its target groups, COSERAM promotes multi-stakeholder processes
at all levels, dialogue between parties with differing interests and assists them to reach agreements. A
participatory peace and conflict assessment was conducted for Caraga, the initial implementation region, and
will be done for other areas, facilitating the program’s planning and steering.
The program seeks to introduce and strengthen governance that provides sustainable access to natural resources
for the marginalized population and reduce violent conflicts in Caraga and other conflict-affected areas.
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Project title: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Management (INREM) Project
(i) Chico River Basin in the EUR Affiliated Entity ADB and IFAD 31/08/2016 to 31/12/2020
Cordillera Administrative
Region, Northern Luzon; (ii) 136,148,166 (Member, Project
Wahig–Inabanga River Basin on Steering Committee)
the island of Bohol; (iii) Lake with Department of August 2013 to December
Lanao Basin in the Autonomous 202
Region of Muslim Mindanao; and Environment and
(iv) Upper Bukidnon River Basin Natural Resource
in Bukidnon (DENR)
Objectives and results of the action The project will address unsustainable watershed management in four priority river basins: (i) Chico River
Basin in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Northern Luzon; (ii) Wahig–Inabanga River Basin on the
island of Bohol; (iii) Lake Lanao Basin in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao; and (iv) Upper
Bukidnon River Basin in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao. With particular focus on indigenous peoples and
resource-poor communities, the project will reduce and reverse degradation of watersheds and associated
environmental services caused by forest denudation and unsustainable farming practices. It will also provide
incentives to local communities, LGUs and DENR for improving natural resource management by generating
sufficient and tangible economic benefits. Mechanisms to achieve these project objectives include (i)
payments for environmental services (PES) including water regulation, soil conservation, carbon offsets, and
biodiversity; (ii) income generation from sustainable use and management and value-added processing of
timber and non-timber forest products; (iii) improved natural resource productivity; and (iv) improved
climate resilience in project watersheds.
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Name of the organisation: MSU-TCTO
Project title: Reproductive schedule of selected coral species in Tawi-Tawi Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):
Bongao Approx. 290,322 Beneficiary Department of Approx. 241,935 01/03/2015-30/04/2017

Science and
Technology
Objectives and results of the action Reproductive schedule of selected coral species- we now know when they spawn or release coral larvae
To document the reproductive
schedule of selected coral species in
Tawi-Tawi
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3 Associates participating in the action
Associate 1
Full legal name Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- ARMM
EuropeAid ID number 25
Country of Registration Philippines
Legal status 26 Governmental Body
Official address Org Compound, Cotabato City
Contact person Janice Desamito-Musali Al-Hajj
Tel: country code + city code + number O64 421-3246
Fax: country code + city code + number 064 421-9788
E-mail address Bfarpmed_armm@yahoo.com
Number of employees 433
Experience of similar actions, in relation to FishCORAL (Capacity Building and implementing

role in implementing the proposed action agency), JICA (Capacity Building), FDA
(Certification of Halal Products), DTI (Capacity
Building and Marketing Assistance),IOM-
PAMANA(Capacity Building)
History of cooperation with the applicants > Co-partners with other line agency/NGO/Academe
for Seaweeds Development Program in Tawi-Tawi
Role and involvement in preparing > Provide data requirements and inputs for the
the proposed action design of the proposed action
Role and involvement in implementing > Implementing agency

the proposed action
> Conduct Technical
Assistance/Lectures/Training/Monitoring
25
This number is available to an organisation which registers its data in PADOR. For more information and to
register, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/pador_en
26
E.g. non-profit, governmental body or international organisation.
Associate 2
Full legal name

Provincial Local Government Unit of Tawi-
Tawi
EuropeAid ID number 27
Country of Registration
Philippines
Legal status 28
Government Entity
Official address
Provincial Capitol Bldg., Capitol Hills, Tubig
Boh, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines 7500
Contact person
SAMIL I. TATI
Tel: country code + city code + number
0063+068+09397981570
Fax: country code + city code + number
none
E-mail address
Samiltati2016@gmail.com
Number of employees
463 total plantilla position
Experience of similar actions, in relation to
Formulation of PDPFP, CDP, LDIP on the
role in implementing the proposed action
capacity of the implementors required on the
proposed projects
History of cooperation with the applicants
Capacity Development
Role and involvement in preparing
Coordinating, Planning, Implementing
the proposed action
,Budgeting and Monitoring and Evaluation
Role and involvement in implementing
Coordinator in Development Planning and
the proposed action
Implementation
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Associate 3
Full legal name AIEC Missionary Green Energy Corp.
EuropeAid ID number 29 PH-2017-EKP-1406468771
Legal status 30 SEC Registered Corporation, founded 2012

4th Floor, CASMAN Building, 372 Quezon Avenue
Official address
PHILRECA OFFICE: 2F PNB Building, Brgy PHILAM
#92 West Avenue, Quezon City
Contact person Rene Fajilagutan

Tel: country code + city code + number +63 995 991 5255; +63 042-729-0149
PhilReca Office Contact Nos: +632 374-2538, +632
374-2601, +632 374-1198, +632 374-1199
E-mail address aiec.euasep@gmail.com,

romelcoinc@yahoo.com.ph
Number of employees 2 (administrative staff, shared with AIEC)

AIEC MGE works through AIEC EC’s and
Experience of similar actions, in relation to In partnership with ILAW (JV Partner – see below),
role in implementing the proposed action completed project planning studies and designs for
62 off-grid electrification projects in the service
areas of Electric Cooperatives of the Association of
Isolated Electric Cooperatives (AIEC), including:
the target project areas in TAWELCO’s service area;
and projects in BISELCO, LUBELCO,
NORSAMELCO, SAMELCO I, QUEZELCO II,
PALECO, ANTECO, DIELCO, SIARELCO,
SULECO, SUKELCO, DANECO, DASURECO,
BATANELCO.
AIEC MGE has the capacity and know how on
distribution system development and management
especially in remote and off-grid areas through it’s
Given its nature and with the experience of its AIEC
Electric Cooperative owners.
History of cooperation with the applicants AIEC Missionary Green Energy Corp. (AIEC MGE)
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was formed in 2012 by principals and member EC’s
of the Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives
(AIEC), with the purpose of enabling the Member
ECs of AIEC to participate in the generation
business in the Philippines. AIEC MGE is working
with AIEC member EC’s through its Joint Venture
private sector partner, Island Light and Water
Energy Development Corp. (ILAW). The goal of
AIEC MGE in this project is to enable TAWELCO
to be able to own part of the generation assets of this
Action and to develop economic capacity to earn
shares in AIEC MGE and thereby ownership in other
AIEC Member EC projects throughout the
Philippines.
Role and involvement in preparing AIEC MGE-ILAW acted as the primary technical
the proposed action project identification, preliminary design, costing
and project conceptual support provider, working
with TAWELCO and the LGU’s to assess and
identify the potential projects, including the hybrid
renewable, the water and water supply, and the
stand-alone renewable projects.
Role and involvement in implementing AIEC MGE, working through its Joint Venture
the proposed action partnership with ILAW, will provide technical
project planning and implementation support to
MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, will provide
field training and capacity building support to
TAWELCO, will provide project installation support
to TAWELCO and MINDA/UNIDO. AIEC MGE-
ILAW’s Joint Venture company will also provide
co-financing needed for project capital components
of up to Euro 1.5 million.
Associate 4
Full legal name Island Light and Water Energy Dev. Corp. (ILAW)
EuropeAid ID number 31 PH-2017-FPZ-1505351523
Legal status 32 SEC Registered Philippines Corporation
Official address Unit 2401, The Trade and Financial Tower, 7th Ave
corner 32nd Street, BGC, Taguig City 1634
Contact person Frederick E. Lacroix / John D. Herrman
Tel: country code + city code + number 63 2 625 4035
E-mail address ricklacroix@ilawenergy.com

jherrman@ilawenergy.com
Number of employees 7 full time, 4 shared administrative and legal staff

and Consulting Contracts with 6 technical and
regulatory professionals.
Experience of similar actions, in relation to Principals of ILAW have been involved in off-grid
role in implementing the proposed action electrification in the Philippines since 1997, building
solar power water supply projects, irrigation, and
electrification projects. ILAW principals built the
first privately funded off-grid microgrid in Rio Tuba,
Palawan in 2004 and built and developed 30 other
microgrid electrification projects across the
Philippines in Davao del Sur, Palawan, Cebu.
History of cooperation with the applicants ILAW is a Joint Venture Partner (2018) formed with
AIEC Missionary Green Energy and Advisor to
AIEC since 2015. ILAW has supported studies and
project planning in multiple AIEC Member EC
areas, including ARMM and in TAWELCO’s
Service areas.
Role and involvement in preparing AIEC MGE-ILAW acted as the primary technical
the proposed action project identification, preliminary design, costing
and project conceptual support provider, working
with TAWELCO and the LGU’s to assess and
identify the potential projects, including the hybrid
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renewable, the water and water supply, and the
stand-alone renewable projects.
Role and involvement in implementing ILAW, working through its Joint Venture
the proposed action partnership with AIEC MGE, will provide technical
project planning and implementation support to
MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, will provide
field training and capacity building support to
TAWELCO, will provide project installation support
to TAWELCO and MINDA/UNIDO. AIEC MGE-
ILAW’s Joint Venture company will also provide
co-financing needed for project capital components
of up to Euro 1.5 million.
4 Declarations
4.1. Declaration by the lead applicant (full application)
4.2. Mandate (for co-applicant(s))

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Contracting Authority: European Commission

Promoting Renewable Energy for Climate Change Adaptation and

ANNEX A.2 – Full application form 1

Budget line: 21.0202002

(for official use only)

1 General information ............................................................................................................... 3

2 The action ................................................................................................................................ 3

3 Associates participating in the action .................................................................................. 51

[Lot number you are applying e.g. Lot nº 2

Number of the proposal Number applicable for Restricted procedure only.

Name of the lead applicant United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Title of the action Renewable Energy Technology to Increase Value-

2.1. Description of the action

Op 1.1 RE-hybrid systems are implemented in Sitangkai and

Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’

RE Hybrid System Specifications

Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’

Seaweed farmer’s organizations/cooperatives must be strengthened to enable them to become

WORK PACKAGE 4: IMPROVEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF SOCIAL AND WELFARE COMMUNITY

The methods of implementation and rationale for such methodology

Project Steering Committee

Project Management Unit

WG 1 – RE Hybrid WG 2 – Water WG 3 – WG 4 – WG 5 – Socio-

Hybrid-RE (Optimized) Cost, Euro

Prepare detailed project management procedures and revised UNIDO

Organize mobilization meeting with stakeholders PMU

Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel

Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC- Implementing body

Assessment and design of appropriate water

For the following years:

Risk Mitigation Measures

Name of the organisation: UNIDO

Bongao, Tawi- Approx. 2,903,000 Co-beneficiary …Department of Approx. 2,419,000 01/07/2015-

Tawi-Tawi Approx. 48,387 Beneficiary Commission on Approx. 32,258

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Sitangkai and 193,548.00 Coordinator Philippine 193,548.00 2012 to 2013

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Tawi-Tawi 806,451.00 Coordinator NEA 806,451.00 2013-present

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Tawi-Tawi 322,580.00 Coordinator NEA 322,580.00 2015 - Present

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Manila, 16,129.00 Beneficiary World Bank 12,096.00 August 2018- September

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Project title: Philippine

Bongao Approx. 290,322 Beneficiary Department of Approx. 241,935 01/03/2015-30/04/2017

Full legal name Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- ARMM

Country of Registration Philippines

Legal status 26 Governmental Body

Official address Org Compound, Cotabato City

Contact person Janice Desamito-Musali Al-Hajj

Tel: country code + city code + number O64 421-3246

Fax: country code + city code + number 064 421-9788

E-mail address Bfarpmed_armm@yahoo.com

Number of employees 433

Experience of similar actions, in relation to FishCORAL (Capacity Building and implementing

Role and involvement in implementing > Implementing agency

Full legal name

Full legal name AIEC Missionary Green Energy Corp.

EuropeAid ID number 29 PH-2017-EKP-1406468771

Country of Registration Philippines

Legal status 30 SEC Registered Corporation, founded 2012

Contact person Rene Fajilagutan

Fax: country code + city code + number