The Philippines

Recently, the European Union provided approximately 60 million euros to the Philippine government for the implementation of a solar project plan. The plan will expand access to clean power services and promote new energy efficiency strategies in remote areas.

     The Department of Energy (DOE) and the European Union aim to help about 100,000 households in off-grid communities through the Sustainable Energy Program (ASEP).

     According to ASEP's PV mainstreaming plan, approximately 40,500 solar home systems (SHS) will be installed in remote off-grid communities in the provinces of Mindanao, each with a capacity of 50Wp. So far, the solar system has been deployed in Sitio New Mabuhay, Barangay Little Baguio, Marta, Western Australia. About 100 beneficiary households have used solar photovoltaic lighting.

     In addition to the U.S. Department of Energy and the European Union, ASEP’s other major stakeholders include the National Electrification Administration, the Energy Regulatory Commission, the National Power Corporation, electric cooperatives, and local governments.