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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E

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published thought

provoking articles pertaining

to the Renewable Energy and

Sustainability.

From the latest solar

technologies to recycling

equipment, we have written

articles that everyone enjoyed

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you for making us the number

one online platform for

engineering community,

industrial companies and

technology enthusiast in

Asia-Pacific.

Here are the best stories

that went viral in the past 12

months.

January

2019 Renewable Energy,

Sustainability and Green

Forecast

In this feature, we will unveil

the trends that will take over

the renewable green sector

and provide a forecast on how

these things will make an

impact on every industry. We

will be giving insights about

the latest applications and

mechanisms that will be

introduced or will be reaching

a wider scope.

February

The Best of 2019

Renewable & Green Energy

Breaking The Clean Energy

Migration Barriers

Over the years, several

records have shown the

progress and developments

in the renewable energy

sector. This good news

threatens several renewable

energy opponents, which often

results to spreading reliability

misconceptions about

renewable energy resources.

One argument presented by

these opponents is its

reliability to provide enough

power for nations. Contrary

to these misconceptions,

resources such as solar and

wind are proven to be highly

reliable, safer and more

accessible compared to coal,

gas and nuclear.

March

Cyber Attacks in the

Renewables

The growth of renewable

energy and the increased

availability of technologies like

sensors and big data makes

cyber defense even more

challenging. But for sure, there

is a rationalized solution to

safeguard the renewable

energy industry. Whatever that

is, it should be applied now.

April

Virtual Reality for the

Renewable Energy Industry

This virtual reality experience

lets them to go to a virtual

place that mimics wind

turbines, allowing them to see,

hear, and feel what it is like to

be near a wind turbine without

necessarily going there

physically. They are given

tasks and are armed with the

tools needed to ficx a wind turbine.

Wind turbines are found

in remote areas of the North

Sea so only a few

people can see them

personally.

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May

Sunsmart is Simply the Best

Renewable Energy Solution

The power couple landed

is the front cover of

GineersNow’s Renewable

Leaders magazine not

because of our friendship,

but their steadfast

advocacy in changing the

electric power landscape in

Asia. Their sheer

determination and resiliency

echoed a winning

combination of efficiency,

technology and sustainability.

They are the “true

champions” of decentralized

and sustainable electricity in

Asia.

June

Mobile Apps for Renewable

Companies

Mobile apps are certainly big

hits in this millennium. Go to

your app store and you can

find a multitude of apps that

are made for nearly anything

you can think of. Social

media, hotel bookings, flight

bookings. Name it and you

will surely find tons of it in

the internet. With this kind of

prevalent use, what better

way to make use of this trend

than making it a social

platform for renewable energy

awareness. Technologies in

these clean energy sources

are paving its way to

eradicate our current dependency

on the fast-depleting

fossil fuels. And thanks to the

widespread use of mobile

apps, may it be free or paid,

the “switch to renewable

energy” movement is

reaching tens and thousands

of people across the globe.

July

We Rely on Alternative Energy

Sources

Conversely, the argument

from governments: oil, coal

and natural gas companies

is that until renewable

energy sources become more

feasible as major energy

providers, the only substitute

in meeting the increasing

demands for energy from a

growing global population

that requires more and more

energy is to endure extracting

fossil fuel assets.

August

Sustainable Energy

Generation Life Hazards

Four out of the 5 fatal injuries

were caused by falls, while

the other was attributed to a

motor vehicle accident. “One

of the biggest challenges

with these industries is their

location,” said Ilana Morady, a

San Francisco-based

associate at Seyfarth Shaw

L.L.P.

September

The Renewable Energy

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity will break the

homogeneous thinking of a

group helping to come up

with better decisions and

innovations. As years pass,

more and more people

recognize the value of solar

panels, wind energy, and

others. Hiring women in the

renewable industry can fill the

skills gap, knowing that this is

currently in demand as more

people advocate to help the

environment.

October

IoT in the Green Energy

Industry

With IoT integrated with green

energy, everything is more

flexible and efficient. Users

need not worry about manually

controlling their IoT appliances

and devices as anything

connected to the network can

be automatically set depending

on the user preference.

This will ultimately lead to more

environment-driven decisions

in the household and lesser

energy consumption.

November

The Renewable Energy Politics

The adoption of renewable

energy sources in a country

basically requires two things:

policies and money. Without

policies to dictate what and

what not to do, the private

investors chose to not participate

in the advancement since

this poses a high risk in their

investments. And since most

of the renewable energy technologies

require funds to be

implemented, this serves as a

major downfall in the spreading

of the technology.

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C O N T E N T S

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The Safest Water Dispenser in the

Philippines

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How to Find The Magic of

Industry 4.0

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11 Must Have Products

In Your Jobsite

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2019 Renewable Trends

& Forecast

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Why Everyone Needs To Support

The Shift To Clean Energy

62

Cyber Attacks Pose Risks in

Renewable Energy Industry

78

Understanding Renewable Energy

Using Virtual Reality

96

How SunSmart is the Smartest

Renewable Energy Solution in Asia

122

Top 6 Must-Download Renewable

Energy Apps

140

Renewable Energy’s Rate of

Potential at its Extreme

156

Bending in the Wind: Avoiding

Hazards in the Wind Industry

168

Sustainable Women Leaders in

Renewable Energy

180

Advantages of Internet of

Things in the Renewable

Industry

192

Politics and the Renewable

Industry

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FEATURE STORY

The Safest Water Dispenser in the Philippines

They say that water is the lifeblood of all

things. It’s necessary for healthy living

and a happy mood. However, the ironic

thing is, a lot of people in urban areas in

the Philippines just don’t drink enough. For some

reason, office workers and frequent over-timers

aren’t hydrated enough. It may be the stresses of the

corporate life, the stigma that the only beverages

one needs in this day and age are coffee and alcohol,

or the inadequacy of the current water dispenser

in the office. TOSOT may not have a solution to

change the working or drinking behaviors of

people, it does have one of the best solutions for the

third reason: the TOSOT Water Dispenser.

Its two types, the Bottom Load Water Dispenser

and Table Top Water Dispenser, are kitted with a

wide array of features aimed to appease the

thirstiest of people.

It’s not every day an employee comes up to their

office water dispenser and, while filling their

tumbler, thinks about how they can have better

quality drinking water—it’s simply an uncommon

thought but one that is definitely worth thinking

about. Like all things, problems appear when one

looks closely and takes in the daily routines of

getting water.

One such hassle of the everyday drinking water

dilemma is the awkwardness of being the person

who has to replace the gallon-large bottles of water.

For those who actively avoid the gym, this task is

counterintuitive—you have to lift and break a sweat

to get a cold refreshing drink.

Luckily, the TOSOT Water Dispenser promises no

more lifting and no more back pain when loading

a water container. With a 304 stainless water tank,

the TOSOT Water Dispenser is a beautifully crafted

endorser of ease of use. The bottom loading water

dispenser is personally tailor fit for hassle-free wa-

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ter container loading, giving even the most averse

to the weight rack an easier time with quenching

their thirst. All they really need to do is push the

large bottle in and you’re good to go!

Also, unlike run-of-the-mill water dispensers found

in most buildings, the TOSOT Water Dispenser

also offers three faucets that pour water with

different temperatures: hot, cold, and lukewarm.

This eliminates the second type of water-related

hassles, which is becoming a chemist as you

frantically mix hot and cold together to get your

perfect warm water mixture.

As a bonus, the TOSOT Water Dispensers also have

a certain sleekness to their design. While most

people imagine a white, plastic contraption

supporting a large, awkward cylinder of water, these

dispensers sport a cleaner, sleeker metallic look that

fits like a glove to most minimalistic and

modernized office and workspaces right now.

Common finishes include black, silver, and stainless

steel.

They are also the perfect size and are able to fit

smoothly anywhere. If you’re concerned about

where you would place the TOSOT Water

Dispenser, then know that both variants have their

rightful places anywhere. TOSOT’s bottom

loading water dispenser is sleek and flat, and

placing this water dispenser in any corner is like

fitting the last little piece in the last space of the

magnificent corporate puzzle. For a more

personalized setup, TOSOT’s table top water

dispenser is the perfect low key water dispenser

that does not infringe upon the overall theme of the

workplace.

Lastly, the TOSOT two Water Dispenser variants

dispense only clean, high quality water. It’s a

simple detail most would overlook, but different

water dispensers dispense water that “tastes”

different, if only a tad bit. The various tastes are

nuanced but ultimately speak a reality about the

water dispensers: that both the brand and the

model matter. With TOSOT’s two water dispensers,

water is purified, cooled to perfection, and comes

out looking like liquid diamond. The taste is subtle

and perfect for thirsty throats and hits the mark of

refreshing all those who need a healthy drink every

now and then.

So, whether you’re working in a humble start-up

or have cemented yourself in one of the biggest

agencies and companies in the Philippines, you and

everyone else requires the water of TOSOT’s two

types of water dispensers to kit the office pantry,

hallways, executive rooms, meeting rooms, and

other such places. Because as they say, staying

hydrated is good for the mind, body, and soul,

and with the TOSOT Water Dispensers just right

around the corner, you can constantly and easily

stay refreshed, hydrated, and focused as you burn

the midnight oil.

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How to Find The Magic of Industry 4.0

I believe that when it comes to industry 4.0, the

true potential of your enterprise is not in what it

does, but what it can do. The potential of your team

is not what they can do today, but what they could

do in the future. The opportunity doesn’t lie in what

we know, it’s in what we don’t know yet.

The rate of change in the modern world is

staggering and it shows no sign of slowing down

– in fact, it is speeding up. Industry 4.0 is both an

example of this, and a result of it. Digital transformation

is at the heart of fundamental societal

changes that are emerging. In the region that I lead

for Rockwell Automation – specifically the Middle

East, Turkey and sub-Saharan Africa – there are

huge changes in progress.

Let’s start with the Middle East. It’s an area that is

no stranger to change, with great cities having risen

from the deserts – as well as great economies. And

the industrial change in the area now is one of rapid

diversification as whole new industries are

envisioned at national levels and realized at

break-neck speeds. Turkey, the ancient empire(s),

bridging Europe with Asia, bridging tradition with

future, bringing cultures together, is another

market with enormous potential and possibilities

for growth, always in a cycle of changes and

reinventing itself.

The continent where everything started for

humanity is set to reassert its position in our future.

In sub-Saharan Africa, the population is projected

to double by 2050. In fact, in the next 30 years the

world’s population is set to grow by an incredible

2bn – an increase of more than 25% - and a large

portion of that growth will be in sub-Saharan

Africa. This exponential population growth comes

at a time when the largest demographic for this

region will be of working age – a fact that points to

the potential for huge economic growth. Growth,

incidentally, that will be championed by the digital

generation.

The opportunities for industrial enterprises in these

regions are evident. There is no doubt that the

enterprises meeting the needs of the new markets

by leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies and

strategies are the ones that will succeed.

For most enterprises though, leveraging Industry

4.0 technologies requires strong change

management capacity. It requires learning new

skills rapidly, investing in the workforce, investing

in new approaches, systems and technologies. It

requires embracing disruptive technologies – and

often it will entail being a positive disruptor.

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Finding the Magic

We’ve probably all seen the diagram of two circles

that don’t overlap, where one is labelled “your

comfort zone” and the other is labelled “where the

magic happens.” It’s one of those that you look at

and instantly recognize the truth of – and perhaps

with a tiny sinking feeling as you realize that

maybe, you should get out of your comfort zone a

little more.

The implicit message of that diagram is that

“magic” requires change. It is something I believe

very strongly, and I’m inspired by the words of Walt

Disney (who knew more than most about magic):

“If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there’s

some way to do it.”

I can’t think of a better message for industrial

enterprise leaders in this era of change. We stand

with the makers, the doers, the builders; the

innovators. Our most successful customers in

adopting industry 4.0 approaches have taken the

step of visualizing. They have dreamed of what

could be done. By coupling this human ingenuity

and innovation with the power of machines and

Rockwell Automation solutions – we always find a

way to do it.

That’s where the magic of Industry 4.0 happens.

Take a look just outside your comfort zone, the

benefits are close at hand, but industry leaders must

embrace change to find them.

If you can visualize a bright future for your

enterprise, come and talk to us, and we’ll help you

connect the imagination and ingenuity of your

people with the intelligence of machines to make it

happen.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the

world’s largest company dedicated to industrial

automation and information, makes its customers

more productive and the world more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell

Automation employs approximately 23,000 people

serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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FEATURE STORY

11 Must Have Products

In Your Jobsite

A complete job site is a safe job site. It’s how you

want things to be, especially for your hardworking

men. The work area, like any other office, should

have the complete tools to be efficient and

time-bound.

In other words, these are the necessary tools to have

if you want your construction job to be smooth

sailing.

Here are some of the products you should have at

hand in your construction site:

1. WELDING SOLUTIONS

The welding equipment is the first thing every job

site should take into account. And the best welding

solutions come from Lincoln Electric.

Their welding machines are extremely versatile

and capable of both small home projects and big

commercial demands. It works smoothly in

soldering various types of metals and has a long

lifespan. It is easy to use and has low electric

consumption.

2. THREADING & PIPE FABRICATION

SOLUTIONS

The right product applications of threading and

pipe fabrication machines are important for any job

site. You wouldn’t want your building to have faulty

meager threaded pipes for ventilation. It’ll take a lot

more time, money, and resources to redo.

When handling pipelines, it’s better to get it right

the first time around and trust in the reliable

threading and pipe fabrication solutions from

RIDGID ®. They have threading and pipe

fabrication machines that produce highquality

threads and long-lasting pipe dies.

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3. DIAGNOSTICS, INSPECTION &

LOCATING SOLUTIONS

A construction site needs more than the human eye

to determine if the job is done right. We need

machines to let the engineers know the blind and

weak spots of the job site.

Luckily, we’ve got RIDGID ® who produces superb

diagnostics, inspection, and locating solutions.

Their machines set the standard in durability to

finish the job.

Their powerhouse diagnostics equipment includes

the RIDGID SeeSnake® video inspection systems,

the NaviTrack Scout®, RIDGID hand-held

inspection cameras, and the RIDGID handheld

diagnostic equipment.

With these tools at hand, your mind can be put at

ease that you haven’t overlooked any important

construction details.

4. DRAIN CLEANING

Drain cleaning is one of the lesser joys in erecting a

building. However, the strenuous task shouldn’t be

taken lightly because it’s the plumbing your

building will have for a long time. You wouldn’t

want your credibility ruined just because the drains

are clogged or dirty.

With RIDGID’s ® Drain cleaning machine,

cleaning drains are easy and long-lasting. Plus,

the new RIDGID® FlexShaft drain cleaning

machines are lightweight, so they’re easy to lug

around the Jobsite without requiring extra

manpower and effort.

5. POWERTOOLS

Of course, no job site is complete without power

tools. Your workers need superior strength when

drilling through walls, setting a foundation, and

more. It’s the heavy-duty equipment every job site

needs. And the most premium power grade tools

produced only by Dewalt, Bosch, and Stanley.

These brands focus on giving your men the power

they need in building houses or skyscrapers.

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6. MECHANICAL TOOLS AND OTHERS

Another must-have product every job site needs

are mechanical tooling kits and ancillaries. There

are plenty of brands in the market but only a few

stood out when tested and proven: Proto, Facom,

Stanley, and Tactix mechanical tools.

They’ve created remarkable products such as the

PROTO® Tether- ready tools, lanyards and

attachment points with retrofitting capabilities.

The complete and cost-efficient Facom® CM.160A -

527Pc Mechanical Tool Set. The perfect basic tools

every job site needs.

The STANLEY® 28 in. FATMAX® Structural Foam

Toolbox which can handle medium to large

mechanical tools made from durable

thermoplastic resin.

And lastly, the Tactix® power tool accessories,

which have a longer than usual lifespan from most

power tool accessories.

7. LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

No job site is complete without lighting solutions.

If not, it can pose hazardous threats for you and

your workers. We’re talking about men working

through the day and the dark of night, so the

lighting equipment you should have in your

arsenal has excellent quality.

Pelican® is now offering the 9490 Remote Area

Lighting System (RALS), which is a mobile lighting

solution you can whip out any time you want. It

has over 6000 lumens and 3 preset light levels. The

perfect lighting for construction in dark areas.

8. MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS

Another product every construction site need is

a storage space for their materials and tools.

Proper storage is vital in any job site, especially

when taking tools into account. You wouldn’t want

any important equipment to go amiss when you

need it the most.

For great storage solutions, trust in Storageworks,

Durham, Stanley, or Toh. These four brands manufacture

great material handling solutions. All of

them highly durable with a flexible price range for

any budget.

9. DOOR HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

Doors are essential parts of any infrastructure,

residential or commercial. So if you’re in a job site,

the right door hardware solutions should be kept in

your inventory.

Baldwin, Domakaba, and Yale are well-known

choices for door hardware. They offer great

varieties of styles, affordable hardware, and even

manufactures customized door materials.

Chubbsafes is an exceptional safety vault for

your valuable items at any given jobsite.

10. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS

Plumbing is an important matter for every job

site. Without proper plumbing, your building is in

danger of flooding or water damage. That’s an even

bigger issue for the future.

Get it right today with Dyson or Delta plumbing

solutions. They provide high-grade piping systems

and materials for both buildings and houses. They

last longer and offer the more cost-efficient prices

compared to other products in the market.

11. CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Cleaning time is the signal your job is near its end.

Finish your new infrastructure with the best

cleaning solutions out there from RIDGID ®,

Nilfisk, or Viper. They can scrub your job site

clean and ready for its occupants.

Especially Nilfisk ® which is an established leader

in cleaning technology. They offer a wide range of

industrial vacuums, sweepers, and scrubbers in the

market today.

So remember, before starting work at your job site,

tick off every single product we mentioned above

for a better construction job. It’ll save you both

time and effort in the long haul. Apart from

efficiency, having all these products also

promote the well-being of your workers.

Where to Buy?

Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the largest authorized

distributor of the best industrial hardware solution

brands in the Philippines.

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Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Phone +632 6364895

Phone +632 6364896

About CBK Hardware

For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname

has become synonymous to the country’s biggest

hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware

Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular

client network of more than 1,500 industrial

organizations; 1,600 traditional community

hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty

chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and

Mindanao. This ever-growing conglomerate traces

its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer

enterprise started by family’s patriarch,

Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World

War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948,

rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot

where it was known for three decades.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its

humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer

enterprise started by family’s patriarch,

Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World

War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948,

rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot

where it was known for three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives

post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to

introduce the retail concept once unheard for in

hardware industry. The Hardware Workshop Store

is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further

cemented its legendary distribution channel with

the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi

La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating

taste of modern Filipinos.

To shop online, visit

https://www.cbkhardware.com/

Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.

Ground Floor Cobankiat Building II

231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.

Phone +632 2476557

Phone +632 2432734

Coby’s Designer Center

Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation

Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the

company when he brings a franchise of Ace

Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up

CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This

further expanded into delivering quality world class

products nearer to families of Filipino overseas

workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided

by the vision to be the largest network supplier of

the biggest global brands in the hardware industry,

CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products

to supply its customers anytime and every time.

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2019

Renewable

Trends

&

Forecast

An unstoppable mileage for renewable technology

will be witnessed this year as the recent

advancements made will be more responsive to global

challenges such as threats of climate change and

the increasing demands of the growing population.

It cannot be denied that the previous year reached

a milestone as more companies are engaging to

practices that promote sustainability.

owever, despite

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the efforts made

by renewable

leaders, there

are dilemmas

that could not

be swept easily or cannot just be

undone. Because of that, scientists,

researchers, and engineers

have targeted avenues that will

contribute greater impact when

implemented. These projects are

aimed to create results on a larger

scale by incorporating renewable

technology into people’s daily

activities.

The future of our lives is tied

not only to technological progress

but also to the response made

by humans to the progressing

climate change. More and more

business leaders are innovating

ways because they, too, are not

exempted to the detrimental

effects of environmental degradation

they often get the blame for.

Trends in the renewable sector

will focus mainly on efficient

functionality, corporate responsibility,

and compliance with

environmental standards.

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Energy Solutions for

Increasing Demands

Energy management will be a top

priority in the commercial sector as digitization

and convergence of data are being

used to provide insights on how industries

are utilizing energy. On the other hand,

funding renewable projects will be more

accessible as open energy financing is hitting

the market, making way for potential

investors, lenders, and banks to become a

partner of companies and organizations

on their sustainable projects.

Another technology that will make

noise this year is the need for energy

storage solutions. One way to meet the

increasing demands is to build sources designed

to store and provide energy when

power grids malfunctioned. Regions who

experience frequent power interruptions

due to weather conditions are expected

Another

technology

that will

make noise

this year is

the need

for energy

storage

solutions.

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to adopt this technology. This is entirely

achievable as ‘blockchain’ allows people to

control their energy consumption through

an auditable encrypted ledger that can

record credit histories, energy consumption,

and allow trading of energy among

households.

More than being in the mainstream,

renewable energy such as solar and wind

are becoming a much-preferred source of

power. It has become a competitive asset of

nations all around the world. As markets

for renewable keep on growing, it will not

only balance the grid, lower prices and

improve performance but will also yield

opportunities for economic growth and

development.

Stricter Compliance to

Environmental standards

Political agreements were made in the

previous years among countries to ensure

that each nation is taking their part in

sustainability. Following that, stringent

mandatory schemes are being implemented.

In the UK, companies are made to comply

with Carbon Reduction Commitment

(CRC) and the minimum energy efficiency

standard (MEES) to ensure that they are

practicing and promoting energy efficiency.

Surely, other regions in the world will

follow these footprints and 2019 will be

a very challenging year for companies to

meet the requirements.

More than

being in the

mainstream,

renewable

energy such as

solar and wind

are becoming a

much-preferred

source of power

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Electric vehicles are also in the running

of becoming mandatory in different countries.

Programs are being made to promote

EV and educate people about the advantages

of acquiring one. Although shifting

to EV will not be that fast, authorities are

enacting laws and publishing deadlines

to finally electrify public transportation

and eventually reduce the need for fuel.

One example is the action made by an

electric company in Hawaii that created an

‘electrification of transportation strategic

roadmap’ to boost the market for EV and

meet their goals of making transportation

a hundred-percent powered by renewable

fuel in the year 2025. This goes hand in

hand in with creating and modernizing

more green power sources.

On the other hand, more debates on

the use of alternative energy will uproar.

The government in countries are pushing

for coal, one of the major causes of global

warming, to still be part of the next generation

of energy solutions through clean-coal

technology. There is a strong opposition to

this narrative as many still doubt this isn’t

clean enough to be part of the solution.

Also, researchers are not eliminating the

possibility that the traditional grid might

Electric vehicles

are also in

the running

of becoming

mandatory

in different

countries.

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Business

leaders are

turning their

heads now

to renewable

energy to

make it a

part of their

corporate

responsibility

slow down and adversely affect the transition

to green energy as some reforms,

regulations, and legislative actions are still

shaky.

Intensive

Corporate Responsibility

Business leaders are turning their

heads now to renewable energy to make

it a part of their corporate responsibility,

following actions made by tech giants such

as Google, Amazon, and Apple. Growth in

this area is a very much impressive venture

of companies. Consumers are now being

concerned not just with the products and

services companies provide but with how

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Why Everyone

Needs To Support

The Shift To Clean

Energy

With the rise of demand for

renewable energy, the future

of industries such as oil and

gas becomes uncertain - although

it remains the same

for renewable energy as several

companies and organizations

face challenges in

pursuing production of clean

energy.

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Things are looking up for

the renewable energy

sector as we enter a

brand new year. Several

nations have created changes

to use renewables to power

up homes, industries and

offices. For the bulk of 2017,

inspiring stories and updates

were reported - creating hope

to everyone as effects of global

warming pose as a threat to

every living being. As we start

the new year, let’s take a look

at what to expect in the energy

sector and why it matters to get

involved in this pressing matter.

This 2018, several companies

across the globe want to

focus on energy efficiency and

fossil fuel alternatives. With the

rise of demand for renewable

energy, the future of industries

such as oil and gas becomes

uncertain - although it remains

the same for renewable energy

as several companies and organizations

face challenges in

pursuing production of clean

energy.

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Despite the uncertainty of

the policies for renewable energy

under the Trump administration,

demand for renewables

was shown to increase and

Asian countries have shown

interest in converting to renewables,

spearheading this

important movement. Several

Asian markets in India, Malaysia

and the Philippines started

to expand their businesses in

renewables, while China was

reported to have more than

40 percent of capacity growth

in global renewable energy in

2016. As several countries start

to expand on renewables, others

will soon follow to keep up

with the increasing demand

for renewable energy. Expect

global renewables capacity to

double in the next 10 years.

Why It Matters To Shift

To Renewables

Most countries have already

experienced the harmful impact

of global warming - from

the rise in sea level to frequent

occurrences of deadly storms

and drought. Due to the global

warming emissions brought

about by several industries in

the energy sector, these emissions

endanger our living conditions.

Shifting to renewable energy

offers us an opportunity to

save the environment and our

communities as renewable energy

resources produce little to

no global warming emissions.

According to the US Department

of Energy’s National Renewable

Energy Laboratory

(NREL), renewable energy can

aid in the reduction of emis-

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sions in the electricity sector by

81 percent.

In relation to the decrease in

global warming emissions, the

health of the general public will

improve drastically. Pollution

produced by coal and natural

gas plants has lead to several

health problems in several

communities. These problems

include cancer, neurological

damage, heart attacks and other

serious problems.

Another reason why the public

needs to shift to renewable

energy is the resources’ ability

to replenish the supply of energy.

While the shift is still on

its early phase, studies have

shown that renewable energy

resources are capable of providing

power for several communities.

In line with this, renewable

energy may require

high capital cost but its low operating

cost make up for it. This

results to a more stable price

over time.

Lastly, a shift to renewable

energy gives more opportunities

for companies to hire more

people, thus, providing more

jobs. Compared to technologies

in the fossil fuel sector,

renewable energy technology

such as that of solar power requires

more labor, making it a

valuable factor in improving the

economy as well.

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The Obstacles

It Faces

In The Market

While the benefits of renewable

energy make shifting more

inviting, several barriers have

made the shift difficult in the

energy sector. Setting politics

aside, organizations and companies

often consider these

barriers before pursuing their

shift to renewables.

Renewable energy may have

cheaper operating costs but it

requires a high capital investment

for it to be efficient and

competitive in the market. From

the installations of solar and

wind farms to high construction

costs, converting to renewable

energy may not be possible for

institutions and companies that

have limited budget. However,

recent developments in its

technology have made capital

costs cheaper compared to its

cost in the previous years (or

decades).

Another obstacle renewable

energy shift faces is its market

entry. With key players such as

coal, nuclear and natural gas

holding majority of the energy

market power, the new technology

offered in using renewable

energy may be considered

risky for most businesses.

Competing with big power

players with a mature, well-established

business model can

be disadvantageous for industries

promoting the usage of


The only way for the renewable

energy industry to boom

is when governments and big

corporations support clean en-

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ergy by investing on it.

Over the years, several records

have shown the progress

and developments in the renewable

energy sector. This good

news threatens several renewable

energy opponents, which

often results to spreading reliability

misconceptions about


One argument presented by

these opponents is its reliability

to provide enough power for

nations. Contrary to these misconceptions,

resources such

as solar and wind are proven

to be highly reliable, safer and

more accessible compared to

coal, gas and nuclear.

Accessibility

On The Market

According to Colin Beaney,

Global Industry Director for Energy

& Utilities at IFS, renewables

will have a huge impact

on the energy and utility market

this 2018. With every progress

made in renewables industry,

a huge improvement will be

noticeable on its technology.

It becomes smarter and more

importantly, it becomes affordable

because of its lower construction,

operating and maintenance

costs.

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What To Expect

Several nations have picked

up the idea of turning waste

into energy, as waste becomes

a major problem in managing

it. With more waste produced,

landfill areas are expected to

widen and it’s becoming a burden

to cities such as New Delhi.

Now, the Indian government

is starting to support plans of

building a waste-to-energy

plant that could help with their

waste management. China has

also put importance in converting

its waste to energy. An

example is China Everbright

International’s installation of

its eighteenth waste-to-energy

project in the Shandong Province.

companies will be able to improve

their energy production.

Storage technology will play a

crucial role in the progress of

the renewable energy sector in

the energy market.

Another trend this year would

be upgrading several aging

wind farms. Given that wind energy

is one of the earliest technologies

used in renewables,

several companies would like

to ensure the longevity of the

wind farms, along with improving

its efficiency and operational

costs. By adding energy

storage to its features, these

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Shifting to

renewable

energy

gives more

opportunities

for

companies

to hire

more

people,

thus,

providing

more jobs.

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In a report published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, it

shared:

The global energy

storage market will

double six times between

2016 and 2030,

rising to a total of 125

gigawatts/305 gigawatt-hours.

This is a

similar trajectory to the

remarkable expansion

that the solar industry

went through from

2000 to 2015, in which

the share of photovoltaics

as a percentage

of total generation doubled

seven times. Eight

countries will lead the

market, with 70 percent

of capacity to be

installed in the U.S.,

China, Japan, India,

Germany, U.K., Australia

and South Korea.

Energy storage,

both utility-scale and

behind-the-meter, will

be a crucial source of

flexibility throughout

this period and will be

essential to integrating

increasing levels of renewable

energy.

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Several reports have shown

that the global capacity of renewables

has increased over

the years. In BMI’s recent Global

Renewables Outlook, renewable

energy production is predicted

to double between 2016

and 2026. Now, it’s starting to

become a major force in the

energy market for big companies

as it made up more than

half of the world’s new power

generation capacity.

With a goal to achieve the

Paris Agreement goals of

keeping global warming below

2 degree Celsius, global insurers

will more likely help achieve

this goal by investing more on

renewable energy instead of

supporting coal-fired power

plants. While nothing can be

certain on today’s policies on

renewable energy, the future is

still bright given the recent developments

of its technology.

May it bring progress on our

slow but steady shift to clean

energy.

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Cyber Attacks Pose Risks in

Renewable

Energy Industry

There is an urgent need for an effective cyber defense

to avoid catastrophic losses.

Although there are myriads of

advantages from

technological advancement,

there are also downsides that

need the attention of the

authorities. In this world

connected by technology,

even the renewable industry

is exposed to cyber attacks.

The number of entry points

for hackers of oil, gas, solar

power and other energyrelated

renewable industry has

deliberately increased. This

poses a huge threat since it

may result in the shutdown of

operations and even damage

to expensive equipment.

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Electricity production from

renewable energy sources has

increased from 19 percent in

2006 and 24 percent in 2016.

The boost of the usage of

renewable energy around the

globe is a positive thing.

However, it still remains

vulnerable to cyber attacks.

influence. But this does not

ensure sustained supply of

energy since wind and solar

energy needs advanced

energy storage solutions. Like

oil and gas, this is also

unguarded from hackers.

The shift towards the use of

wind and solar energy

reduces dependency on oil

and gas imports, which are

susceptible to geopolitical

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Major Cyber Attacks

In recent years, there are

already recorded cyber

attacks which is a wakeup call

for energy companies to invest

in cyber defense. This way it

can reduce, if not totally

eliminate, the entry of cyber

attackers for renewable

energy.

Hacking group “Dragonfly”

attacked Europe in 2013

which compromised their

industrial control systems.

The group infected the

renewable energy companies

with malware that is designed

to gather intelligence.

However, investigations reveal

that the said malware also

has the ability to take control

of physical systems, risking a

huge population of people.

Meanwhile, in 2015, an

electricity distribution grid in

Ukraine was affected by a

malware called “KillDisk”

and “BlackEnergy.” This

sophisticated malware

resulted in the shutdown of

electricity affecting about

225,000 consumers. Due to

the severe software damage,

the attack has caused, it took

months before the electricity

grid was fully restored.

Solar energy is also not

secure. This needs attention

since there is a large

number of solar energy utilization

in the US alone. There is

an increase in the usage of

solar energy since prices

are low even for its inverters,

trackers, and modules.

While the renewable energy

sector is not yet secured, attacks

may still increase

in frequency and

destructiveness. Hence, it is

imperative to build up their

defenses before an attack

could result in catastrophic

losses.

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Steps Toward Cyber Security

Cybersecurity for

distributed energy

resources (DER) is

significant to avoid

more detrimental attacks. What

could be done to increase

security and protect renewable

energy from hackers?

Energy infrastructure

operators should undergo

training and should be

fully aware of the risks. Proper

training on how to deal with

cyber attacks could help

lessen the impact of malware

which may result in massive

physical damage.

Private energy companies

can also work hand-in-hand

with the government to guard

their institution from hacks. A

public-private partnership with

established trust can share

confidential cyber attack

information that can help

create strategic plans on how

to avert hackers.

Inverter manufacturers should

fend off from publishing

default passwords in manuals

since this will allow unsecured

access not only to sensitive

data but also to control

parameters. The use of

low-cost and inferior

networking equipment should

also be avoided since these

have weak security and may

open the door to data

encryption.

Best practices should be

done in order to avoid security

threats. Passwords should not

be published or shared.

System owners should

formulate a unique password

immediately after installation.

Data transmitted by inverters

and other equipment should

be encrypted for added

security.

In California, there is an

increased focus on

cybersecurity. The DER

Cybersecurity Workgroup is

formed whose primary goal is

to create a collection of best

practices which can then be

used to develop national

and international DER

cybersecurity standards.

Since there are grid support

functions in California’s Rule

21, a Smart Inverter Working

Group was also created to

ensure that inverter

manufacturers can meet cyber

defense requirements and grid

support functions.

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he shift towards the use of wind and solar energy

educes dependency on oil and gas imports, which are susceptible to

eopolitical influence.

The shift

towards the use

of wind and solar

energy reduces

dependency on

oil and gas

imports, which

are susceptible

to geopolitical

influence.

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Safeguarding Renewable

Energy

Emily Hwang,

application engineering

manager of Yaskawa

Solectria Solar, said

that security should be

considered all the time starting

from PV site development.

This way, security can be

integrated into the early stages

of any renewable energy

project.

Cyber adversaries have more

motives for attacks. That is

why there is an urgent need

to stay ahead of the villains

in cyberspace by taking

necessary steps to improved

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-endcybersecurity.

It is also

imperative that industries will

continue to anticipate risks so

that defensive strategies can

be created prior to any attack.

No one would like to see any

vast damage to properties and

life loss due to cyber attacks.

Hence, it is hoped that there

will be an effective cyber

defense for energy networks

before anything undesirable

happens.

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Renewable Energy

Your lawyer. Your law firm. Your business advisor.

Understanding

Renewable

Energy Using

Virtual Reality

You can now go near wind turbines to examine and

maintain them with the help of AR and VR

Great news for those who want

to be a wind turbine technician

-- There is now a cheaper and

safer option for your training.

The Fife College Immersive

Hybrid Reality lab which

opened in 2017 in Scotland

introduced a virtual reality

system that allows students to

troubleshoot into the topmost

part of the nacelle on a

seven-megawatt offshore wind

turbine without having to actu-

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ally go anywhere near it.

All they have to do is wear a

special goggle to feel that they

are near a wind turbine and

perform repairs by following

manuals and using real tools.

Wind turbines are continuously

getting bigger in size as

developments are introduced.

They are now known to be the

largest moving structure made

by man. Because of its size,

it will be difficult for people to

fully understand them unless

they encounter wind turbines

up close, but thanks to VR

personal contact is no longer

mandatory. Still, the

experience will let you feel the

impact of a wind turbine so it

will be easier to understand it.

The virtual environment that

mimics the wind noise

produced by a turbine and

even weather condition was

developed by ORE Catapult

in cooperation with Scottish

public-private initiative Energy

Skills Partnership and

animation studio Animmersion

U.K.

Virtual reality immerses

people to a world that shuts

out the physical world while

augmented reality includes

digital elements to a live view

using a smartphone’s camera.

Because the use of virtual

reality (VR) and augmented

reality (AR) is more cost

efficient and safer as

compared to sending trainees

on site, the renewable energy

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sector is now joining the ranks

of oil and gas, aerospace,

nuclear, and construction

industries as primary users

of VR technology for training.

This is because VR helps

familiarize students with the

kind of environment he or she

can expect before actually

going to the site, while AR can

train students the

processes of assembly

sequencing, tolerance

measurement, and tightening

torque values.

VR as

Sales Tool

Aside from using VR to train

students, the offshore wind

industry sees it as tool to

attract market in exhibition

stands.

Turbine maker MHI Vestas

external communication

consultant Michael Morris said

that accessibility is one of the

challenges that the offshore

wind industry turbines face.

He explained that there are

only a few people who get

the chance to personally see

the gigantic turbines because

these can be found in remote

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MHI Vestas has conference

stations where visitors are

asked to wear harnesses,

protective vests and other

safety gears, and headsets

before going in a tour with a

guide around a virtual nacelle.

“When we need to show

people what the turbines look

like and how they operate, VR

is undoubtedly the best way.

Thousands of people have

experienced this film over the

past few years, and the

feedback has been

overwhelmingly positive,”

Morris said.

Dutch wind energy

consultancy company Bosch

& Van Rijn can attest to this

because they have had their

fair share of experiences

wherein shareholders are

against the use of wind

turbines because they are

scared of it. The use of VR

allows people to experience

the big structures, understand

the impact they hold on the

landscape, and hear the noise

they will actually produce. By

taking away the fears they

have because of what they

imagination tells them help

make their perception turn into

positive.

Because of this technology,

stakeholders and customers

can now understand the

benefits of solar and wind

technology while students can

now collaborate and learn

without having to physically be

there.

“It would be reasonable to

see all advanced engineering

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people to experience

the big structures,

understand the

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to 10 years,” he said.

Anne Schipper, junior

consultant for wind energy

at Bosch & Van Rijn, a Dutch

wind energy consultancy

company said that aside from

these benefits, the VR

experience also creates

positive feelings for wind

turbines among people who

encountered them virtually.

Because they enjoyed the VR

experience, they have also

labelled it with wind turbines.

This is what Schipper call the

two-factor theory of emotion.

“I was very excited before I

started my VR experience and

felt physiologically aroused by

the flying movements I made,

but all I could talk about was

how cool it was to stand on

a wind turbine, how much I

enjoyed the view, and how I

had to use my whole body to

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introduction of power and

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various areas, has also

gradually infringed upon the

quality of Earth itself. The

many power supplies, while

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say the least. The amount of

these generators would be

acceptable, if many people

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Ngai’s wife and company

President, Jenny Lin

Maaño-Ngai, they have adapted

to the Philippine lifestyle

and concluded that every

single Filipino deserves

access to a device that is

portable, compact,

user-friendly, modular, and

affordable, and that can give

them clean, sustainable

electricity. This device is

known as the ISP or Integrated

Solar Power Technology.


Technology Inc. is the sole and

exclusive worldwide

distributor of state-of-the-art

solar devices and solutions.

These technological wonders

have come from its affiliated

manufacturing teams and

brilliant research and

development companies in

China.

With machines such as

intelligent mobile generators,

intelligent energy storage

systems, mini grid hybrid

power stations, and more, they

are stepping closer to

achieving their goals of giving

the masses more accessible

power. For instance, their

i-SmartBlack Solar PV Panel

Systems have an integrated

solar power system that

utilizes mono-crystalline

silicone black solar PV panels.

These panels can maximize its

potential to extract power from

sunlight, even when sunlight is

low and weak. They also have

presence along the streets

with their integrated solar and

wind turbine LED streetlights,

making sure night drivers are

safe with clean, sustainable

light.

All SunSmart systems are

capable with the following A.I.

optimization solution: they

employ drone, data solution,

security control, and data

acquisition, as well as an

effective energy management

system, ensuring the quality of

their service is always

top-notch.

Speaking of their service,


Technology Inc. guarantees

their customers that their

production is efficient, their

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Advantages of KIOTO modules:

1. Product warranty of 12 years and a linear

performance warranty for 25 years

2. Extremely solid (5400Pa), nevertheless

very light module construction (under 20kg)

3. Use of high quality components from

nameable deliverers

4. Intelligent frame concept for technical

safety, flexibility and homogeneous design

5. Integrated RFID chip with flash data

saved directly on the module

6. Optimized weak light behaviour

high EFFiCiEnCy MultiCRyStal PhotoVoltaiC ModulE

KD 300-80 P Series

KD315GX-LPB

KD320GX-LPB

Cutting EdgE tEChnology

As a pioneer with over 35 years in the solar energy

industry, Kyocera demonstrates leadership in the

development of solar energy products. Kyocera’s

Kaizen Philosophy, commitment to continuous

improvement, is shown by repeatedly achieving

world record cell efficiencies.

Quality Built in

• UV stabilized, aesthetically pleasing black

anodized frame

• Supported by major mounting structure

manufacturers

• Easily accessible grounding points on

all four corners for fast installation

• Proven junction box technology with 12 AWG

PV wire to work with transformerless inverters

• Quality locking MC4 plug-in connectors to

provide safe and quick connections

REliaBlE

• Proven superior field performance

• Tight power tolerance

• Only module manufacturer to pass rigorous

long-term testing performed by TÜV Rheinland

QualiFiCationS and CERtiFiCationS

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supplies are reliable, their

delivery has impeccable

timing, their operations are

smooth, and their maintenance

and repair is of the highest

quality they can promise. This

company is at the forefront

when it comes to providing

excellent production and

supply for the present and

future demand of customers.

Aforementioned systems are

also doubly secured with the

registration of trademark and

patent in the global

Intellectual Property Office

(IPO). SunSmart’s products

niche features are also known

as follows. These machines

are integrated, intelligent, and

innovative. The name

“SunSmart Solar Power

Technology Inc.” is well known

in the solar devices and

solutions industry as one of the

progenitors of “ISP”, or

Integrated Solar Power

Technology.

One of the company’s greatest

achievements is ideating for

the production and providence

of simple, more easily

understood solar power

devices and solution systems

in order to further lessen the

hassle of users by gifting them

with a solar solution that is

more integrated, mobile, and

multifunctional, among other

features. Truly, the company

has been completing

objectives left and right.

In fact, SunSmart was able to

boost its supply and sales of

their products in just 3 years

by creating solid dealerships

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in different regions in the

Philippines, Nigeria, South

Africa, Indonesia, and other

countries. One of the places

SunSmart is most prominent

in is Mabalacat, Pampanga,

where its 1-hectare showplace

firmly and proudly stands. This

location houses SunSmart’s

renewable and sustainable

products. Not only is this

grand showplace the site in

which SunSmart’s products are

held, it is also a testament to

the company’s commitment to

clean, better energy—it is

efficient with its power costs

due to the fact that its main

source of electricity comes

from the integrated solar PV

rooftop power systems and,

in just a few months, the Sun-

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Smart engineers will install

their i-Smart Mini Grid Hybrid

Power Station to become even

more efficient.

Currently, SunSmart is

doing everything in its

power to deliver the best

quality service using the best

quality tools and products.

This staunchness has allowed

them to build private and

public schools and hospitals,

island resort developments,

private establishments,

residential houses, real estate

properties, community

townships, solar street lighting

projects with local

municipalities, and

co-generation with direct

utilities and LGUs, among

countless others.

SunSmart’s love for other

people begun in the heart of

its Founder, Chairman, and

CEO Mr. William Che Hon

Ngai, who firmly believed that,

as a solar entrepreneur, this

industry is rife with opportuni-

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ties that result in positive

corporate social impact to

the entire world. When asked

about his vision for the

company and the world, Mr.

William Che Hon Ngai looks

forward to contribute and

spread more positivity to the

world around him. As he puts

it, “To go, To Do and To create

a 100% all renewable powered

development which is Possible

with the right technology such

as of SunSmart that will

drastically bring down and

stabilize the cost of electricity,

resolve efficiently and

effectively power problems

of the country, overarch the

goal of mitigating greenhouse

gas emissions that harms the

environment and contribute on

the long term global climate

change adaptation programs.”

It goes without saying, but


Technology Inc. is heading on

to a brighter tomorrow. They

continue to help solve the

problem of scarce electricity

and power in needful

communities while adhering

to the laws of nature—truly,

choosing to go green is and

will always be a noble pursuit,

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SunSmart’s love

for other

people begun in

the heart of its

Founder,

Chairman, and

CEO Mr. William

Che Hon Ngai,

who firmly

believed that, as

a solar

entrepreneur,

this industry is

rife with

opportunities

that result in

positive

corporate social

impact to the

entire world.

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especially for big companies in

the industry of power,

energy, and technology.

SunSmart’s Lucky 9

Iconic Projects

1. VILLA REMEDIOS GARDEN

RESORT

2. CHRIST THE PRINCE OF

PEACE PARISH

3. SAPANG BIABAS BRGY.

HALL

4. CONPEREY INTEGRATED

LEARNING SCHOOL

(installing)

5. COMSITE INSTITUTE

TECHNOLOGY (installing)

6. RESIDENTIAL HOUSES

7. i-Smart Solar Mini Grid 1MW

– China

8. i-Smart Solar Mini Grid

20kW – China

9. i-Smart Solar Mini Grid 2MW

– China

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Trivia About SunSmart

SunSmart solar systems only

use i-Smart Black Mono-

Crystalline Black Silicone

Solar PV Panels with efficiency

of 17.25% up to 22%, which

can harvest optimum sunlight

“even at low and weak light

conditions” and can be tailor

fit to the shape and size of the

rooftop. This means that

SunSmart is on top of being

efficiently for the whole

company, utilizing their tools

and machines in their own

facilities.

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Apps that will help you save money and start up a new business all while you are

saving our beloved Mother Earth

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It has been quite some time

now ever since humans

opened their doors to the

Earth-friendly concept of

renewable energy. With the

disturbing depletion of the

world’s supply of fossil fuels,

opting to use the sun, the

wind, the geothermal, and

other renewable energies

has been one of technology’s

greatest breakthroughs. Little

by little, more households and

corporations are starting to

convert to these clean energy

sources. And with the rise of

innovations in renewable

energy comes the rise of

mobile applications that are

beneficial to both the

customers and the energy

companies. Here are six of the

most helpful apps you ought to

install in your mobile devices.

1. Global Atlas Pocket

Considered as the “only global

tool of its kind”, this app

developed by the International

Renewable Energy Agency

(IRENA) has been helping

hundreds and thousands of

renewable energy investors

ever since its launch in 2015.

Basically, what Global Atlas

Pocket does is providing a

comprehensive calculation of

possible investment

opportunities in solar,

geothermal, wind, bioenergy,

hydropower, and ocean

energy in a certain location.

Extracting data from 1,000

maps provided by 50 data

centers in no less than 60

world governments, the app

provides users with the best

hotspots for particular kinds

of renewable energy and how

viable that location is in

producing said energy source.

With the massive information

this app has to offer, more

investors are encouraged to

venture into the renewable

energy business, making the

world’s energy supply greater

and more Earth-friendly.

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2. Windspire Me

Solely dedicated to Windspire

wind turbines, Winspire Me

can measure the wind speeds

produced by these turbines

with just one tap on your

smartphones. Simply hold your

mobiles up in the air with the

microphone facing the wind,

and let the app do its magic.

It even gives you the option to

post the wind speed on a map

and share it with everybody.

Aside from wind speed, the

app also gives users an

estimated of the power

production of the turbines and

the amount of carbon

dioxide these can save.

Although Windspire Me is just

a creative tool for Windspire,

it makes the public generally

aware of how wind energy can

greatly impact the

environment.

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3. Solar Checklist

As obvious as its name, Solar

Checklist is a checklist for

solar panel installers and

businesses to make sure their

job is documented properly

and done according to

standards. The app features

a detailed procedure to solar

panel installation, updated

technical help, integrated

barcode scanner, and options

to link photos. Solar Checklist

can greatly help businesses

to monitor the job done and

make sure everything is of the

highest quality. Better energy

production comes from

installations that meet, if not

exceed, expected standards.

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4. Project Sunroof

Project Sunroof is a nifty app

for homeowners that

encourages them to install

solar panels on their roofs.

This can help them be aware

of the amount of solar power

they can produce if they would

opt to convert to solar energy.

Aside from that, the app

calculates how much they can

cut off from their electricity bill

with this simple life-changing

decision. Just like that! With its

advanced 3D modeling

feature, it is able to compute

how many solar panels your

roof can accommodate, the

sun’s position throughout the

year and provide detailed

considerations on the cloud

cover and temperature in the

specific neighborhood.

Having a current analyzing

power of about 43 million

rooftops, thousands of

possible customers are just a

few clicks away from getting

their own rooftops evaluated

for solar suitability.

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Although

Windspire Me is

just a creative

tool for

Windspire, it

makes the

public generally

aware of how

wind energy can

greatly impact

the environment.

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5. Mapdwell

Somewhat similar to Project

Sunroof, Mapdwell,

developed by MIT

researchers, also provides

an estimate of a city’s solar

power capability by analyzing

each rooftop. Simply enter a

specific address and the app

will give you an installation

cost estimate, how long (in

years) will you earn back this

cost, how much carbon offset

can be produced with this

installation, and some details

on the ideal panel tilt and the

number of panels a roof can

accommodate. It has greatly

expanded its services both in

Chile and in the US, analyzing

a handful of cities and major

metro areas.

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6. Windfarm Locator

With an iPhone or iPad, you

can now locate any windfarm

nearby or even across the

globe. It provides real-time

information on the wind power

any wind turbine generates

and the model and number of

turbines in the wind farm. Each

wind farm in the app varies in

color according to their sizes.

One neat detail this app offers

is an estimate of a specific

windfarm’s energy production

within a year and the number

of houses this generated

power can power.

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Because tomorrow matters

As drawn in previous points,

renewable energies would not

be able to meet the

increasing demand. The total

world energy demand is about

400 quadrillion British Thermal

Units (BTUs) annually.

One ‘BTU’ is about the

energy and heat generated by

a match. Oil, coal and natural

gas supply about 350

quadrillion BTUs. Oil provides

most of this, around 41

percent of the world’s total

energy supplies. Coal

provides 24 percent and

natural gas provides the

remaining 22 percent.

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Energy Sources’ Impact to

Existence

All energy sources have some

impact on our environment.

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil,

and natural gas is more

harmful than renewable

energy sources by most

processes, including air and

water pollution, damage to

public health, wildlife and

habitat loss. However,

renewable sources such as

wind, solar, geothermal,

biomass, and hydropower also

have environmental impacts,

some of which are significant.

A notable number of

countries around the world

have pledged to go

renewable in the next 10-20

years. On the other hand,

countries notorious for their

enormous amounts of carbon

emissions have also pledged

to severely cut down their

greenhouse emission rate.

This has resulted in an

accelerated focus on

constructing renewable

energy plants. The objective

of these pledges is to reduce

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the harmful effects of carbon

emissions on the planet.

According to International

Renewable Energy Agency

(IRENA), the total renewable

power sector net additions

recorded in 2017 reached

new highs. Data from a report

published by IRENA shows

that hydro energy led the

global installed capacity by

301.8 GW, followed by wind at

115.4 GW, solar energy at 38.2

GW, bioenergy at 13.5 GW

and geothermal at 3.5 GW.

The exact type and intensity of

environmental impacts varies

depending on the specific

technology used, the

geographic location and a

number of other factors.

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Harnessing

power from the

wind is one of

the cleanest

and most

sustainable

ways to

generate

electricity

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The total

world energy

demand is

about 400

quadrillion

British Thermal

Units (BTUs)

annually.

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Environmental

Issues Linked

with Energy

Sources

Understanding the current and

potential environmental issues

associated with each

renewable energy source, we

can yield steps to effectively

avoid or minimize these

impacts as they become a

larger portion of our electric

supply.

Harnessing power from the

wind is one of the cleanest

and most sustainable ways

to generate electricity as it

produces no toxic pollution

or global warming emissions.

Wind is also abundant,

inexhaustible and affordable

which makes it a viable and

large-scale alternative to fossil

fuels. Despite its vast

potential, there are a variety of

environmental impacts

associated with wind power

generation that should be

recognized and mitigated. The

fact that oil is a finite material

is not a problem.

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Every material is finite. Life is

all about taking the

theoretically finite but

practically limitless materials

in nature and creatively turning

them into useful resources.

Fossil Fuels are originally

formed from plants and

animals that lived hundreds

of millions of years ago and

became buried deep beneath

the Earth’s surface. These

then collectively transformed

into the combustible materials

that we use today for fuel.

The earliest known fossil fuel

deposits are from about 500

million years ago, when most

of the major groups of animals

first appeared on Earth. The

later fossil fuels, such as peat

or lignite coal began forming

from about five million years

ago.

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Developing the future.

Renewable energy usage is

soaring quickly on a global

scale, slowly combating the

adverse effects of

unsustainable energy and

buttressing against the speedy

rise of climate change. Wind,

solar energy, hydropower,

geothermal, and biomass are

the most common types of

naturally-replenishing,

theoretically infinite sources

of renewable energy.

While this steadily growing

trend is grounds for hope for

the planet, the population

working in renewable

energy faces a number of perils

unique to this ever-growing

industry. Compared to urban

offices, the novelty of working

in renewable resources may

exacerbate these hazards.

One of the more perilous fields

under renewable resources is

wind. Installed all across the

nation, wind turbines are as

intimidating as they are lofty,

and green jobbers working in

wind ought to exercise

extreme caution when atop

these mills.

Labelled as a high-risk job for

most, the majority of fatalities

in this field revolve around pre-

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carious falls, electrical burns,

and crushing injuries, among

other causes by the

Occupational Safety and

Health Administration. These

incidents have befallen

linemen, electricians, and

countless others.

Global Wind Organization

(GWO) chairman Claus Rose

noted that electrical incidents

happen when handling high to

low-voltage equipment,

resulting in electrocution and

explosions.

Rose also shed light upon

things that “people don’t

realize are problems,” until

it’s too late, such as

carrying heavy equipment

in unfavorable locations that

are cramped and congested.

Stumbling, tripping, and

colliding into various other

equipment is not uncommon

for one working in wine. During

turbine installation, most

especially, one must always be

vigilant of their surroundings

and take rests when

necessary, avoiding fatigue as

much as possible. The amount

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of lifting large pieces of

equipment alone differentiates

wind from oil and gas, and

other energy and resource

industries.

Being careless when handling

and lifting equipment paves

multiple ways for related

injuries. Inexperienced

workers with poor levels of

concentration and proper

handling suffer from physical

traumas that, when ignored,

could worsen at an

unprecedented rate.

In contrast, height, which is

perceived as a major risk

factor by the public, is very

much controlled. “Sometimes

there is an assumption that

just because it is very high up

in the air it must, by default,

be a major risk area. It isn’t,

because we have a very good

idea of how to control it, the

safety systems involved are

quite well developed, and we

have well-equipped turbines.”

Rose says.

It should then come as no

surprise that safety experts are

already gearing up to find the

best solutions for crisis

mitigation in these work sites.

After all, the safety of

renewable resource

workers should always be the

top priority. It is, according to

Andy Holt, the Head of Global

Projects and Services at GE

Renewable Energy, a concern

shared amongst all green

jobbers in renewable

resources. Protecting the

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professionals in the industry is

an interest shared amongst all

players within the arena.

Rose states that better

safety protocols are being

researched and implemented

by original equipment

manufacturers worldwide.

Safety,

protection, and accountability

are becoming a harder

cornerstone for the OEM’s

commercial strategies and

communication plans, all the

while following through with

their promise to improve upon

their own safety measures.

With these plans to prevent

incidents and crises currently

at play, professionals in the

renewable energy resource will

finally have their second wind.

Proliferating this culture of

security in the industry is

founded on sharpness of mind

and sound mentality. While

working in the renewable

resource industry is noble in

and of itself, Holt is reminding

all renewable resource recruits

to prioritize their own physical

and mental well-beings before

the planet’s, because there will

always be an Earth to be taken

care of.

Part of creating this culture of

safety is, surprisingly, the

reduction of house and work

site rules. According to Rose,

an overabundance in house

rules is indicative of poor

management from the

higher-ups and the workers

must instead focus on

improving individual and

collective risk awareness.

Green jobbers must

pre-emptively take steps to

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Global Wind

Organization

(GWO)

chairman Claus

Rose noted that

electrical

incidents

happen when

handling high

to low-voltage

equipment,

resulting in

electrocution

and explosions.

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clear paths, check up on risk

factors, minimize potential

threats, and ensure a safe

environment before the actual

work begins. Rules and

regulations will still be

present in extremely

precarious positions and

locations in the industry.

As wind farms move further

and further away from

populaces and urban

areas, the need for proper risk

awareness campaigns and

management, crisis mitigation,

and more streamlined training

regimen and lectures, as well

as basic training in complementary

skills such as first aid

and medical proficiencies, for

prospects looking into wind

and the renewable resource

industry.

On-site safety is a target that

is ever in motion because no

matter how much devising

entire industries do, there will

always be unforeseen threats

and accidents. Despite the

fact that surprises lurk around

every little corner, anticipating

high-risk events and devising

strategies and concrete plans

of mitigating threats will impact

the industry in a grand way.

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The renewable energy sector

has failed to acknowledge the

advantages that women can

bring to the industry. Because

of that, there is a lack of

diversity in renewable

energy companies. Women

still belong to the minority

groups and their voices are

seldom heard as men continue

to dominate over them.

The International Renewable

Energy Agency reports that

the global renewable

energy employment

(excluding large-scale

hydropower) has reached 8.3

million in 2016. But despite

this increase, women repre-

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sentation is still small. In

countries under the

Organisation for Economic

Co-operation and

Development (OECD), only 20

percent of the employees are

females who work in sales and

administration, engineering,

and technical departments.

The poor gender diversity in

the industry results in a slow

transition and it hinders new

ideas that women could

contribute. Compared to other

industries, the energy sector is

lagging in terms of

diversity which affects the way

the business runs. Because

of this, groups like Women in

Renewable Energy (WiRE) are

looking for ways to advance

the role and recognition of

women in the sector. This will

help improve the industry as

females navigate change with

new technologies, innovations,

and ideas.

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Does Diversity

Really Matter?

The first step that companies

need to take is to assess how

they can truly benefit from

women employees. Once

more females are added to

the team, it can create a more

diverse workplace. Apart from

women, minority ethnic groups

including Asians and black

people should be given roles

contributing to the sector’s

diversity. Is this really

necessary?

Working with a group

comprised of like-minded

individuals will result into

homogenous thinking. This

means that there will be a

limited perspective which

hinders the creation of fresh

ideas. Hence, in order for a

group to be effective, there

should be brainstorming with

different points of view from

people with different

experiences and backgrounds

based on their gender, age,

and culture.

Having a good balance

between the number of male

and female workers will help

create a bigger picture when

dealing with issues and other

business-related matters. For

instance, males and females

has varying approach to risks.

Females are more careful and

cautious. With this, their inputs

about how to manage health

and safety in construction sites

would be beneficial.

Surrounding the industry with

different people or with a

diverse group will welcome

more ideas and perspectives,

making industry leaders more

cognizant and receptive to

other viewpoints.

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Why We Need More

Women in the

Energy Sector

The renewable energy sector

is still relatively new which

explains why there is a

current lack of diversity. This

also mean that it could open

its doors to more female

engineers since it still needs

more time to fully develop.

Currently, there is an

increasing global demand for

energy but it is struggling due

to skills shortages.

However, this dilemma can be

resolved if more women could

be part of the business.

Women can close the skills

gap which will help

companies keep pace with

the demands of the world. The

skills of females are different

from men as they have a slight

edge when it comes to project

management, negotiation, and

diplomacy. They also have the

knowledge that men possess

from technical know-hows like

installing solar panels to

subject theories like how a

wind turbine works.

But the greatest advantage

of hiring women is their

sympathetic nature towards

the state of the environment

and climate change. This

means that they can

incorporate new ideas and

innovations that can help

the industry tackle climate

change. Since females are

more concerned of this

aspect, their strong

pro-climate beliefs and

opinions can be prominent

voices to call for greater

action.

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Women can

close the skills

gap which will

help companies

keep pace with

the demands of

the world

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The change can start in STEM

education in students.

Ambassadors and role models

can also encourage students

to work on this field. Role

models can also help increase

female visibility in the industry.

This way, it would be easier

to gain trust not just from the

society but from the male

leaders.

Gender diversity in companies

can produce better

innovation. It is also easier to

tackle the best approaches in

policy based on a variety of

perspectives. Since women

lend a unique perspective on

effective solutions for

sustainability, the birth of new

ideas and programs in the

sector can lead to its progress.

Now that we realize the value

of diversity and the availability

of a range of skills, it is time to

make a change. The

renewable energy industry

needs to open more

opportunities for women.

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Why Incorporate IoT in

Renewable Energy

The Internet of Things poses

great potential in the smooth

integration of renewable

energy sources in two-way

power systems. Through IoT,

wind, solar, and other sources

of renewable energy can be

easily connected to on-site

energy sources like batteries

or electric vehicle charging.

On top of all of that, IoT is the

first step to creating a more

distributed, cleaner, and intelligent

electric grid. IoT

establishes a connection

to the Energy Cloud, which

basically houses a networked

ecosystem of two-way power

sources. The future of IoT in

the renewable energy

business is becoming clearer

by the year, and stakeholders

and companies are expected

to join in the revolution.

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C O V E R S T O R Y

Empowering Innovations

Benefits of IoT

With the increasing usage

of mobile apps and

smartphones, IoT is becoming

more of a trend now more than

ever. This technology is

catering to the consumer

electronics market, along with

the B2B industry. By 2020,

the value of the Internet of

Things is expected to reach

an all-time high of $2000 B

compared to its $300 B value

today.

The most common usage

of the technology is in

connecting LED lamps, though

more emerging systems in

the energy services are now

experimenting with the use of

IoT in their operations. This

is mainly due to the fact that

the total cost of IoT hardware

and software is relatively

lesser when compared to the

massive insights and analytic

opportunities brought by the

technology.

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Increases

Comfort

Asides from improved

efficiency and performance,

what drives people to use IoT

is its increased comfort and

convenience. End-users will

now be allowed to measure

and check their installation, as

well as to adopt any change

according to the current

market requirement.

This will also mean a huge

step for the energy efficiency

system integrators as they

will be able to determine their

customer requirements for

better integration. IoT poses

as a major player in low-cost

communication solutions,

integrating embedded

systems to the internet. As a

result, more players are

entering the marketplace at a

faster rate.

The Renewable Industry with

IoT Today

On a national/global scale

The renewable energy industry

has attracted countries across

the globe to invest in the

technology. China ranks in the

number one place, producing

60% total annual solar cells.

The United States of America,

along with India, ranks on the

second and third place with

notable volumes of renewable

products as well. On the other

hand, in Europe, Denmark is

expected to use renewable

sources to power 70% of its

energy consumption by 2022.

Other parts of the globe

are also studying and

implementing the technology

one step at a time.

IoT enters the equation by

providing billions of terabytes

of data retrieved from the

various sensors connected to

the network. This massive

collection of data can be

useful in a broad array of

applications, from refining

energy consumption plans to

improving decision-making

through data insights.

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On the industry

level

Numerous industries and

enterprises are adopting IoT

technologies to promote the

clean energy revolution and

simultaneously decrease the

negative impact of old-school

sources on the environment.

Smart cities are now enabling

better traffic light control to

manage the roads more

efficiently and eventually

reduce air population and fuel

consumption.

In the agricultural sector, soil

sensors are deployed in the

fields to sprinkle water where

and when it is needed

automatically. This maximizes

the use of water as farmers

need not irrigate the fields too

often.

The same principle applies

to the renewable energy

industry as well. Next-gen IoT,

equipped with better Artificial

Intelligence (AI) and machine

learning algorithms, can

produce predictive models to

simplify troubleshooting and

automate maintenance. Using

IoT with blockchains can also

introduce a more advanced

way of payments.

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IoT enters the

equation by

providing

billions of

terabytes of data

retrieved from

the various

sensors

connected

to the network.

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On the consumer level

The benefits of IoT paired with

renewable energy is best felt

at the granular level. Endusers

get a more flexible

control of their household

appliances and can control

everything with just a few

clicks on their mobile apps.

This will eventually

reduce their overall power

consumption since they

are more aware of their

monthly utility bills. They can

also customize their usage

according to the data gathered

by the sensors in their

home and moving forward,

make more sensible decisions

regarding energy

consumption.

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Renewable energy has been a

significant research area since

the early 2000s. The

development of this technology

has proven to contribute

significantly to alleviating

poverty, expanding rural

development, and fuelling

industrial production and

transportation. But while

researchers are producing

convincing benefits of renewable

energy, there are still few people

switching to technology, most

notably in the developing

countries.

Fossil fuels remain the

primary source of energy across

the globe. Around forty percent

of the electricity generated on

a global level is from coal,

making it a significant contributor

to the energy supply across the

world. But we are all well aware

that such use is contributing

significantly to global warming.

To eliminate this, scientists and

researchers are making

sustainable energy more

accessible to the world.

However, there are still barriers

and limitations that need to be

overcome.

In Africa, although there are

numerous sources of renewable

energy available, the

development of such technology

is particularly slow, mainly

because of inadequate funds,

lack of policies, and

technological advancement

limitations. This opens up a

whole new world of possible

solutions to end these limitations

and barriers, some of which are

highlighted below.

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Barriers Hindering the Use of Renewable Energy Sources

Political and Regulatory

Barriers

With renewable energy being

a policy-driven market, it may

be challenging to spread the

technology if there are

lacking policies and

regulations overseeing this

development. Because of the

nature of the renewable

energy structures, the need for

policies and legal procedures

is on demand. These legalities

are essential in increasing the

interest of investors.

Creating regulatory measures,

standards, and codes could

also minimize technological

and regulatory risks of

investments in these projects,

thus enhancing the adoption

of renewable energy

technologies into the country.

However, most countries lack

these policies, mainly because

their renewable energy

technologies are still in the

making. The implementation of

a standard renewable energy

policy is also hindered by the

unsuitable application in every

region.

While some countries do have

regulations and policies

already drafted, they are still

unimplemented due to being

immature. Because of this

reason alone, private sector

participation is greatly

affected. Without well-defined

policies, no private investors

want to participate in the

funding of this infrastructures.

Financial and Economic

Barriers

The adoption of renewable

energy technologies

dramatically depends on the

economic status, initial capital,

and transaction costs of the

adopting country. Because

the initial capital is expectedly

high compared to the current

energy sources in use today,

the price alone discourages

the use of the technology.

Many producers prefer low

initial investment costs, and

seeing the amount of money

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they had to release, the high

cost of investment is mostly

affecting the adoption of

renewable energy technology.

There are also a lot of

transaction costs involved in

the generation of renewable

energy. This meant the total

production cost is expected

high. Compared to

conventional fossil fuel plants,

renewable energy projects

require a complex planning

and procurement process,

something that affects the

total cost and time frame of

the project. This, in turn,

creates the image that

renewable energy sources are

expensive and unaffordable,

both to the consumers and the

producers.

Steps on Breaking the

Barriers Global Learning

The future of renewable

energy technologies lies

substantially in spreading

awareness and global

learning, most notably in

developing countries and

emerging economies.

Building technological

capabilities through learning

are considered a significant

factor in deploying renewable

energy sources, which in turn

can result in reduced costs,

improved performance, and

mitigation of climate change.

The technological capabilities,

which includes technical

knowledge and experience,

is essential in building local

capacity for poverty reduction,

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Building

technological

capabilities

through

learning are

considered a

significant

factor in

deploying

renewable

energy sources

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production, and

socio-economic development.

However, technological

capabilities do not only

include technical information

but also utilizes skills and

well-developed routines as

well.

Diffusion of Policy and

Technology

Diffusion mainly involves the

communication of policy,

technology, and innovations

throughout the international

system. Through the diffusion

of policy and technology, the

flow of information is

sustained, and the adoption

of renewable energy sources

is highly possible. Although

the spreading of this

information to developing

countries may seem like a

difficult task to accomplish,

there must be diffusion

mechanisms ready to respond

to the developing countries’

needs and challenges,

particularly in spreading

feasible and socially

acceptable renewable energy

sources.

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