Microgrid Experiences in

Remote Island of Palawan

Engr. Silver Navarro Jr.
Renewable Energy Consultant

44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO

“Distinctive Journey on Advancing Global Competitiveness”
SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila
November 26 to 30, 2019
Presentation Objectives 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
 Create awareness on the energy needs of the Journey on
people of Palawan and the utilization of Advancing Global
indigenous renewable energy resources, Competitiveness”
modern technology and human resources in SMX Convention
meeting this need Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
 Present the concept, design process and Pasay City, Metro
implementation of hybrid systems as an Manila November
economical and sustainable way of providing 26 to 30, 2019
electricity in off-grid areas

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 2
Presentation Outline 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
 Off-grid opportunities in Palawan Journey on
Advancing Global
 Selected Microgrid/Minigrid Hybrid Initiatives Competitiveness”
in Palawan SMX Convention
 Kalakuasan, Puerto Princesa by Filifinas Shell Center, Mall of
Foundation Asia Complex,
 Sabang Renewable Energy Corporation (SREC) Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
 New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 26 to 30, 2019
 Summary

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 3
About Palawan 44th Annual
National
Convention and
450 kilometers long and 50 kilometers wide, total Area 17,896.55 km2
3E XPO
12 Mainland Municipalities + 1 City, 11 Island Municipalities
“Distinctive
Total Population 1,014,585 (2015Census), 205,732 in Island Bgys
Journey on
PALECO operates 19 separate mini grids Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 4
 44th Annual
Sitio Kalakuasan, Bgy. Tanabag,Puerto Princesa National
Convention and
3E XPO
 Status: “Distinctive
Journey on
 Batak Tribe Advancing Global
 49 Families in 26 Houses Competitiveness”
 33 structures including a school, church, public kitchen
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
 Served by a 3kVA diesel generator for a few hours at night if they have fuel Asia Complex,
 Objective: Access to Energy Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
 Rehabilitation of the diesel mini grid
26 to 30, 2019
 Hybridization with Solar, and hydro
 Skills training on O&M and livelihood

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 5
Filipinas Shell Foundation 44th Annual
National
Access to Energy Assessment Toolkit Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 6
Homer Pro Modeling for Kalakuasan System 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 7
Kalakuasan Hybrid Mini Grid System 44th Annual
National
Convention and
Diesel Genset: 3kVA 3E XPO
“Distinctive
230VAC, 60Hz
Journey on
Solar PV: 1kWp Advancing Global
Battery Bank: 24VDC Competitiveness”
400AH (VRLA) SMX Convention
Inverter/Charger : Center, Mall of
2kW, 230VA, 60Hz Asia Complex,
Micro Hydro turbine: Pasay City, Metro
1kW Manila November
Distribution line 26 to 30, 2019
Streetlights
Household wiring

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 8
Kalakuasan Hybrid Mini Grid System 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 9
Filipinas Shell Foundation 44th Annual
National
Access to Energy additional sites Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
 Sitio Binaluan, Bgy. Liminancong Journey on
Advancing Global
 Bgy. Baras, Taytay Competitiveness”
 Sitio Ligad, Teneguiban, El Nido SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
 Bgy. Decabaitot, Linapacan Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 10
Sabang Renewable Energy Corporation (SREC) 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 11
Sabang Renewable Energy Corporation (SREC) 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 12
SREC Hybrid Mini Grid Operation 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 13
SREC Project Development Process 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 14
Sabang Renewable Energy Corporation (SREC) 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 15
SREC Challenges in Developing Micro Grids 44th Annual
National
Old Protocols, New Technologies Convention and
3E XPO
 Governments “Distinctive
Journey on
 Unsuitable frameworks for RE Hybrid Systems & Micro Grids
Advancing Global
 High transaction cost, due to Old Policies, Lack of synchronicity Competitiveness”
 Banks/Financial Institutions/Insurance Companies/Pension Funds SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
 Lack of experience/knowledge in RE Hybrid Systems and Micro Grids
Asia Complex,
 Thresholds for project sizes are too high Pasay City, Metro
 Lack of knowledge in policy frameworks Manila November
 Excessive IRR expectations 26 to 30, 2019
 Companies
 Either technology or finance driven: both is needed!
 Weak ability to work in complex decision-making environments

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 16
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019
New Ibajay, El Nido, Palawan

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 17
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 18
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 19
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 20
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 21
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 22
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 23
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 24
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 25
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 26
New Ibajay, El Nido by Autar Sys/CEnAg 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. RE Consultant, 44th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 27
Summary 44th Annual
National
Technical Convention and
Track record/Performance 3E XPO
Warranty/Aftersales/Spare parts “Distinctive
Journey on
Delivery time
Advancing Global
Capital cost, O&M Cost
Competitiveness”
Fuel Supply & Cost (Genset)
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Financing Regulatory/Policy Pasay City, Metro
(Investors/Banks) IPP, NPP, QTP requirements and Manila November
IRR, Payback, Cashflows approval time frame
Permits/Licenses/ Insurance
26 to 30, 2019
(Legal, Technical, Financial)
Sales Contracts/Agreements
Allowed Tariff & Subsidies
Shareholders, Equity investors
Electrification targets

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 44th Annual
National
Convention and
3E XPO
“Distinctive
Thank You Journey on
Advancing Global
Competitiveness”
SMX Convention
Center, Mall of
Asia Complex,
Pasay City, Metro
Manila November
26 to 30, 2019

Engr. Silverio T. Navarro, Jr.

Renewable Energy Consultant
silvernavarro@yahoo.com

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