35 Questions
According to the DOE, what is the percentage increase in renewable energy capacity from 2008 to 2020?
40%
What is the purpose of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008?
To promote a competitive business setting for renewable energy developers
What does the DOE provide to renewable energy developers to encourage investment?
Certificate of Endorsement (COE)
What is the purpose of the Renewable Energy Safety, Health and Environment Rules and Regulations (RESHERR)?
To provide safety guidelines for renewable energy operation
What is the milestone of the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding renewable energy capacity?
Increase of renewable energy capacity
What are the different renewable energy sources mentioned in the text?
Geothermal, solar, wind, hydropower and biomass
What is the Department of Energy's plan for increasing the usage of renewable energy in the Philippines by 2040?
Increase to 50%
What is the current percentage of power generation in the Philippines that comes from renewable energies?
20%
Which renewable energy source has the third largest geothermal capacity in the world in the Philippines?
Geothermal energy
Approximately how much renewable energy in megawatts (MW) has not been generated efficiently in the Philippines?
246,000 MW
What is one of the benefits of renewable energy?
It can supply energy in remote areas
Why do rural areas often lack energy supply?
They have limited access due to their location
Why do only a few investors invest in connectivity to the main grid for small rural communities?
It is too expensive to connect them
True or false: The Department of Energy plans to increase the usage of renewable energy to 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040.
True
True or false: Geothermal energy is the most widely available renewable energy source in the Philippines.
True
True or false: Rural communities can benefit from renewable energy because it can supply energy to remote areas.
True
True or false: Currently, only 20% of power generation in the Philippines comes from renewable energies.
True
True or false: The DOE has efficiently generated all of the renewable energy in the Philippines.
False
Which government agency is responsible for the continuous exploration of renewable technology in the Philippines?
Department of Energy (DOE)
Why do rural areas often lack energy supply?
Inaccessibility due to location
Which of the following is a benefit of renewable energy?
It reduces greenhouse gas emissions
What is the estimated investment cost for the addition of renewable energy capacity in the Philippines?
PhP 43,231 million
How many jobs are expected to be generated during the pre-development stage of renewable energy capacity addition?
66,588
Which renewable energy source has the largest capacity addition in the Philippines?
Solar
What is the total capacity addition of wind energy in the Philippines?
12,971 MW
How much renewable energy capacity is expected to be added in the Philippines?
119,456 MW
What is the estimated investment cost for the addition of geothermal energy capacity in the Philippines?
PhP 8,702 million
Which of the following is NOT an end goal of renewable energy in the Philippines?
Increasing fuel importation dependency
What is one of the economic benefits of renewable energy in the Philippines?
Attracting renewable energy investors
What is one of the engineering-related benefits of renewable energy in the Philippines?
Producing more local engineers
Which engineering program is NOT mentioned as a possibility in the text?
Civil engineering
What is one of the reasons why the Philippines wants to increase the usage of renewable energy?
To limit carbon emission
What is the purpose of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008?
To promote the development, utilization, and commercialization of renewable energy sources
What is the current percentage of power generation in the Philippines that comes from renewable energies?
20%
True or false: The Department of Energy plans to increase the usage of renewable energy to 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040.
True
Test your knowledge on possible developments in the usage of renewable energy according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Learn about the DOE's development plan for renewable energy sustainability in the Philippines and the additional renewable energy capacity. Explore the milestones achieved since the implementation of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (RA 9513).
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