Renewable project location matters as much as technology, capacity, says clean energy expert

Renewable energy projects in the Visayas, Philippines, face transmission constraints that limit power delivery from low-cost islands like Negros and Panay to the demand-heavy Cebu, causing reliance on costly diesel power despite available solar generation. The current Green Energy Auction Program prioritises lowest tariffs without sufficient regard for project location, risking wasted investments and persistent supply shortfalls.

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