Archive for August 7th, 2008

Comments on the Enforcement of Reliability and Power Quality Standards, and Quality Reliability Index (QRI) for Distribution Utilities

In 2006, I made significant technical comments on the issues of reliability and quality of electric power supply being delivered by Distribution Utilities in the Philippines. Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) provides the link Work in Progress for the said issues.

The complete documents of comments from various entities can be accessed here – ERC Reliability and [...]

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Philippine Energy and Power Independence thru Wind Power

The Philippines in 2007 had installed power generation capacity of about 16,000 MW scattered around the archipelago. Of the various energy sources, renewable energy which were wind and solar accounted for 0.16% of the total capacity. Natural Gas provided a decent 17.78% contribution to the electric power demand.  Most of these Natural Gas generation are [...]

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