Philippines inks renewables development deal with Palawan

It will support localised planning for the use of renewables on the island.

The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of the island Palawan to boost localized planning in the development and usage of renewable energy.

According to an announcement, the MOU is part of the Development for Renewable Energy Applications Mainstreaming and Market Sustainability (DREAMS) project.

The DREAMS project aims to provide efficient and reliable energy services, develop indigenous and clean sources of energy, and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the capacity building of the stakeholders and the consumers.