Technology Breakthrough: The Experiences of Stakeholders in

Adapting Renewable Energy Resources

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A Thesis Presented to the Senior High School Faculty

Maryknoll School of Maniki, Inc.
Maniki, Kapalong, Davao del Norte

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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the

Practical Research 1

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EXALA, CHERRY JEAN C.

CORPUZ, RAFF ROMIEL I.

NAZARENO, JOHN VON DENNIS M.

GASATAN, WELAND HEINRICH G.

JUMAWID, SOPHIA VALERIE

January 2024
 Chapter 1
Introduction

The number of multiple renewable energy resources around the

world is increasing. Each project involves wide range of stakeholders, which

face the same challenges; The high initial cost of installation, Infrastructure

and Grid Integration, Public Acceptance and Policy Support. The large

difference in installation expenses is significant. In comparison to renewable

energy sources, fossil fuels receive six times greater subsidies (Hostettler,

2015). Because of the high initial installation costs associated with renewable

energy, investors and lenders view renewable energy sources as high-risk,

while fossil fuel facilities are deemed more acceptable. Expanding

transmission networks to connect remote renewable resources to population

centers and upgrading grids that already exist to assist bidirectional power

flow and balancing supply and demand is vital for smooth integration are one

of the many things to consider in transitioning to renewable energy that

requires considerable infrastructure development. Inconsistent government

policies and regulatory barriers can hinder renewable energy growth.

Ensuring public acceptance and providing stable policy frameworks are

essential for overcoming these challenges (Natalia Kolkowska, 2023).

About 1.3 billion people around the globe live without power supply and

2.7 billion without modern reliable energy services, mainly in rural areas.

(UNDP, 2013; Alliance for Rural Electrification, 2014; IEA, 2014a). Global

energy consumption is projected to rise by 56 per cent by 2040, with fossil

fuels dominating the energy grid (US EIA, 2013). Strong economic and
continued population growth in developing countries will be the prevalent

force driving world energy markets during that period. Coal use is on the rise,

mainly due to China’s consumption, and global energy-related carbon dioxide

emissions are predicted to have a 46 per cent increase by 2040, a rise from

about 31 billion metric tons in 2010, which makes investors and lenders think

that renewable energy resources as high risk (US EIA, 2013). Renewable

energy sources have significant obstacles to commercialization when

competing with established fossil fuel and nuclear technologies, such as

inadequate infrastructure and limited economies of scale. Furthermore, from a

business, policy, and technical standpoint, the integration and combining of

various energy sources is growing increasingly difficult and necessitates

capacity creation (MacLeod and Rosei, 2015).

The Philippines is among the most ambitious nations in the world

when it comes to renewable energy. Based on 2010 levels, the nation aimed

to treble its contribution of renewable energy by 2030. The high expense of

importing fossil fuels contributes to the Philippines having one of Asia's

highest electricity rates. Although the Philippines has shown a dedication to

renewable energy, the process of reaching its objectives has shown to be

difficult because of the biggest implementation risk to the low-carbon energy

transition in the Philippine context is the policy execution practice of the

current administration not matching its declarations (Athena

Ballesteros and Sarah Martin), (P Bertheau · 2020).

 The purpose of our study was to answer the following questions: (1)

Why is it difficult to install renewable energy resources in our community?

based on the experiences of the stakeholders. At this stage of the research

process, installing renewable energy in our area has proven crucial due to a

lack of money, infrastructure and grid connections, public acceptance, and

legislative backing. This makes the circumstances and issues affecting the

long-term installations of renewable energy in our community clearer.

Inherently, we assumed that Davao del Norte had not yet been the

site of the study. The study of (Rhey M. Laurente) that apparently similar in

this study. However, our issue focuses on the obstacles and challenges faced

by stakeholders when implementing renewable energy resources in local

settings and assisting those living in rural areas without access to electricity.

Furthermore, it is imperative that this research be done. This is brought on by

the rising cost of electricity in our area and the absence of power in many

rural areas. Lastly, since it aids in finding a solution to the aforementioned

challenges faced by stakeholders in implementing renewable energy, this

study has social relevance.

In addition to helping stakeholders in our community, the

researchers anticipate that the study's findings will also benefit stakeholders in

national and international arenas as they attempt to overcome obstacles

related to the adoption of renewable energy.

Significance of the Study

The study's beneficiaries are as follows.

The researchers believe the study's conclusions will assist national

and international stakeholders in their efforts to eliminate barriers associated

with the adoption of renewable energy, in addition to our community's

stakeholders.

Additionally, this research will help the government with its policy

support for renewable energy adaption. Through this study, individuals can

think about the right policies that should be implemented and adhered to by

politicians as well as the general population. Politicians might be urged to look

into innovative, successful policy support.

This study will also be beneficial to the general population. They will

be able to comprehend the need for installing renewable energy sources as

well as the obstacles local officials face in adjusting to the aforementioned

energy source change.

Purpose of the Study

Our research aimed to provide answers to the following questions: (1)

What makes installing renewable energy resources in our neighborhood

challenging? based on the stakeholders' experiences.

Installing renewable energy has shown to be crucial in our area for

areas without access to electricity. For this reason, we are carrying out this
study to assess the difficulties involved in making the switch from fossil fuel to

renewable energy sources.