CHECKING

OF
ATTENDANCE
Environmental Science

ENERGY
RESOURCES IN
THE PHILIPPINES
 OBJECTIVES

Recognize and categorize renewable energy sources in the Philippines.

Evaluate the ecological effects and sustainability of using renewable resources.

Value the role of renewable energy in promoting sustainable growth in the Philippines.
What is Energy?

• Energy is abundant and is all around us.

• The Philippines as a tropical land has the

potential to produce a great deal of energy from
natural resources.

• The existence of volcanoes and its geological

conditions also explain why we are rich in enegy
resources.
2 Types of Natural
Resources
 RENEWABLE

Renewable Resources are NON-

natural resources that can be
replaced or replenished in short
RENEWABLE
period of time
This are the natural resources that
cannot be replaced/ replenished
easily. It take thousands or
millions of years to replace it.
 RENEWABLE
RESOURCES IN
THE
PHILIPPINES
Solar Bio-mass

Wind Geothermal

Hydroelectric
The Philippines has been
generating energy from
renewable sources for a long
while now.

It has only been in recent

history that more and more
Filipino are recognizing the
benefit of renewable energies as
an alternative to oil and carbon .
Listed below are the renewable
energies found in the
Philippines, as well as the
geographic location of the
power plants where they can be
found.
Hydroelectricpo
wer
Hydro electric energy , also
called hydro electric power or
hydroelectricity, is a form of
energy that harness the power
of water in motion to generate
electricity.
 HYDROELECTRIC POWER

The Philippines make use of two ways to harness water power-dam storage
or poundage and run-of-river

Whereas poundage makes use of artificial dams in order to store water, run-
of-river depends on flowing bodies of water like waterfalls.
Hydroelectric power plants in
the Philippines are found in
Pangasinan, Benguet, Laguna,
Isabela, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija,
Ilocos Sur, Bohol, Lanao del
Sur, Lanao del Norte,
Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, and
Misamis Oriental
 HYDROELECTRIC POWER
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• It make use of available resources; no

• Dams are very expensive to build.
need to burn fuel.
• Finding suitable site to build dams is
• It does not produce pollutants.
difficult.
• It is more reliable than wind or solar.
• It can cause flooding in many areas.
• Electricity can be generated constantly.
• Summer drought affect water level in
• Water can be stored above the dam ready
dams which may not be enough to
to cope with peaks in demand.
generate energy
Geothermal Power
It is the heat within the earth.
The word geothermal comes
from the Greek word “geo”
(earth) and “therme” (heat).
It is a renewable energy source
because heat is continuously
produced inside the earth.
 GEOTHERMAL POWER

Geothermal power plants in the Philippines are found in Laguna,

Sorsogon, Albay, Batangas, Negros Occidental, Leyte, and North
Cotobato.

There are two ways of extracting geothermal energy utilized in the

Philippines: flash steam and the binary cycle.
Flash-steam power plants use naturally
occurring sources of underground hot
water and steam.

Water that is hotter than 182º C (360

ºF) is pumped into a low- pressure
area.
Some of water “flashes,” or evaporates
rapidly into steam, and is funneled out
to power a turbine and generate
electricity.

Any remaining water can be flashed in

a separate tank to extract more energy.
Binary cycle plants use a unique
process to conserve water and generate
heat.

Water is heated underground to about

to about 107° -182°C (225° -360° F)

The hot water is contained in a pipe,

which cycles above ground.
The hot water heats a liquid organic
compound tat has a lower boiling point
than water.

The organic liquid creates steam,

which flows through a turbine and
powers a generator to create electricity.
The only emission in this pocess is
steam.

The water in the pipe is recycled back

to the ground, to be re-heated by the
Earth and provide heat for the organic
compound again.
 GEOTHERMAL POWER
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• This energy source is more

environmentally friendly than
conventional fuel sources.
• A source of renewable energy.
• A sustainable source of energy as its
always available unlike wind and solar.
• The largest single disadvantages of
geothermal energy is that it is location
specific.
• Gases are released into the atmosphere
during digging.
• geothermal energy energy runs the risk of
triggering earthquakes.
 GEOTHERMAL POWER
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

4. Expensive resource to tap into, with high

4. No fuel is required.
5. Pollution levels are much lower compared
to fossil fuels.
upfront costs ranging from around $2-$7
million for a plant with a 1 megawatt
capacity.
5. Energy fluid needs to be pumped back into
the underground reservoirs faster than it is
depleted. Management is required to maintain
sustainability.
 Solar Energy
It is used as a source of energy in
the Philippines through industrial-
sized photovoltaic plants within the
country.

The Philippines has recently

incorporated large scale solar farms
since the country is geographically
situated in a every region that
receives a high quantity of daylight
annually.
Solar Energy
Major solar farms within the
Philippines are found in Batangas,
Cavite, Pampanga, Ilocos Norte,
and Cagayan De Oro.
 SOLAR POWER
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Solar energy is free- no need to burn fuel.

• It does not work at night unless the energy is
• It is non-polluting or does not cause
saved/stored in batteries.
pollution.
• Solar cells are very expensive.
• In tropical countries, solar power can be
• It can be unreliable unless you live somewhere
used to provide electricity in remote places.
sunny.
Wind Energy
Like water, moving air generates
energy through wind turbines that
provide mechanical energy through
mechanical power.

The turbines then power a

generator to supply energy.
Wind Energy
Wind energy power plants in the
Philippines are found in Ilocos
Norte, Rizal, Guimaras, and Aklan.
Bangui Wind Farm
 WIND ENERGY
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Like solar energy, no need to burn fuel.
• It Produces no waste or pollution.
• Wind farms may also serve as tourist
destinations.
• The land beneath can usually still be used in
farming.
• It can generate electricity for 2
• hours for as long as there is enough wind.
• Weather dependent; wind may not always be
available.
• Building a wind farm is expensive.
• It can kill birds if hit by the spinning blades.
• It can affect television reception if you live
nearby.
 WIND ENERGY
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

5. It causes noise pollution.

6. A large space in coastal areas are needed to

accommodate windmills.
 Biomass
Biomass could be a matter typically
thought of as garbage.

It includes dead trees, leftover

crops, wood chips, bark, sawdust,
rubbish, corn stalk, and even
animal manure.

Biomass energy is comparable to

fuel in a way that it’s combusted to
boil water to supply steam which
will drive a generator.
 BIOMASS: ENERGY FROM ORGANIC
MATERIALS

Being an agricultural country, the Philippines made

natural resources like pulp, rice husks, and coconut
husks into fuel

Biomass power plants in the Philippines are found in

Negros Occidental, Bataan, ILoilo, Bukidnon,
Cagayan, Misamis Oriental, Batangas, Isabela, Nueva
Ecija, Rizal, Laguna and Panay.
 SOLAR POWER
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• It makes sense to use waste materials when • Burning of waste produces green house

we can. gases.

• The fuel tends to be cheap. • Collecting the waste in sufficient quantities

can be difficult.
 Completing the I
C
Table of Knowledge T
V

A I

Environmental Science T
Y

Study the table and write the characteristics

that correspond to the
given resources.
 Activity

Can or Sustainable
Can or Can’t be or
Resources Can’t replenished unsustainable
be
replaced

Water

Coal

Solar Energy

Petroleum

Wind

Natural Gas
 Analysis

1. What is the difference between renewable and non-

renewable energy resources?
2. Give three examples of renewable energy resources found
in the Philippines.
 APPLICATION

Create a compelling slogan that emphasize the

importance of valuing renewable energy for
sustainable growth in the Philippines
 RUBRICS
Criteria Excellent (5) Good (3) Fair (1) Poor (0)

The slogan is clear, The slogan is mostly

The slogan is somewhat The slogan lacks clarity and
directly related to clear and relevant to
unclear or loosely related relevance to renewable energy
renewable energy and renewable energy and
to renewable energy and
Clarity and Relevance sustainability in the sustainability
and sustainability in the sustainability in the
Philippines, and easy to but may require a bit of
Philippines. Philippines.
understand. interpretation.

The slogan is
memorable, leaves a The slogan is memorable
The slogan is somewhat The slogan is forgettable and
lasting impression, and is and has potential to
Impact and memorable but may not does not leave a lasting
likely to resonate with the
Memorability leave a strong impact. impression.
resonate with the audience.
audience.
 The slogan is highly
creative, original, and The slogan is creative The slogan is
The slogan is
stands out with a and original, somewhat creative and
Creativity and unoriginal and lacks
unique demonstrating a fresh original but lacks
Originality creativity.
and imaginative perspective. uniqueness.
approach.

The slogan conveys a

The slogan effectively
The slogan mostly general message about The slogan does not
conveys the importance
conveys the importance renewable energy but effectively convey the
of valuing renewable
Alignment with of renewable energy for lacks intended message about
energy for sustainable
Message sustainable growth but a clear connection to renewable energy and
growth in the
could be more direct. sustainable growth in sustainable growth.
Philippines.
the Philippines.
GENERALIZATIO
N
What are the different renewable resources in the
Philippines?

How does the renewable energy resources affect

our daily lives?
 ASSESSMENT

1. Which of the following is a renewable resource?

a) Coal c) Natural Gas
b) Solar Energy d) Petroleum

2. What is the largest source of renewable energy worldwide in

terms of installed capacity?
a) Solar energy c) Hydropower
b) Wind energy d) Geothermal energy
 ASSESSMENT
3.Tidal energy is a form of renewable energy harnessed from:
a) Ocean currents c) Tides
b) Waves d) Salinity gradients

Which region in the Philippines is particularly known for its strong and
consistent winds, making it suitable for wind energy projects?
a) Ilocos Region c) Central Luzon
b) Bicol Region d) Calabarzon
 ASSESSMENT

5.What is a significant challenge associated with using solar energy?

a) High maintenance costs

b) Inconsistent power generation
c) Large land requirements
d) Limited availability of sunlight
 ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D.
 Assignment

Write a persuasive essay advocating for the increased use of

renewable energy resources in the Philippines. Support your

arguments with evidence and examples from the activities

conducted in class.