UK Offshore Wind Industry Sets Sights on the Philippines

WindNexus October 06, 2024

It indicated keenness to spline the offshore air strength of 178 gigawatts with the Philippines together. British Isles's capability to get offshore as an air partnership aids reopen queues in the Philippines In the meantime, The British Deputy Ambassador called the White Philippines "a young market" with a "booming economy" and aggrandized that there are already imperatives to deal with climate change as well as move towards clean energy. Offshore Air Solutions to combine this with high-potential air sites in the Philippines, he said that offshore air projects can collaborate closely with UK Skills to conduct sustainable energy growth.

'The Philippines' Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities

As with most Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines is scrambling for more energy. It currently gets 73.56 percent of its electricity generation from fossil fuels, with coal contributing 31 percent. While the country ranks as the third-largest producer of geothermal energy in the world; its use of solar and wind power accounts for a mere 2.5% of its energy mix. As a result, the government has an aggressive goal of adding 4 GW of clean energy projects by 2024. It embodied its broader energy transition strategy of increasing quarterly renewable energy capacity.

UK clean energy milestones and lessons for the Philippines

Alistair White, Photo: X

The UK has proudly announced the closure of its last coal-fired power station, making it the first Group- Seven G-7 to phase out coal entirely. Alastair White outlines the UK's journey from relying on coal for 40% of its energy a decade ago to leading the world in offshore wind and solar installations. White sees it as a model for the Philippines, providing valuable insight into how to manage the coal phaseout. Philippine experts agree, citing the need for reliable renewable energy as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels while supporting economic growth.