ASSIGNMENT

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES IN THE PHILIPPINES

INSTRUCTION: Research and include the following details.

1. Give the differences of renewable and non-renewable energy resources (tabular form).

Renewable Energy Sources Non-renewable Energy Sources

> Derived through naturally replenishing
sources.
> The rate of renewal is greater than the rate
of getting exhausted.
> Abundant and can be continuously
replenished (Sustainable).
> Low environmental impact and minimal
greenhouse gas emissions.
> Sources can be used again and again.
> Examples: Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal
> Derived from finite resources which
formed over millions of years.
> The rate of renewal is lesser than the rate of
getting exhausted.
> Limited and exhaust as consumed (Not
Sustainable).
> One of the leading causes of pollution and
responsible for high greenhouse emissions
> Sources are one time usage.
> Examples: Fossil fuels (Coal, petroleum,
natural gas)

2. Name one type and a brief description of the alternative or renewable energy resource.

Hydropower
-Harnesses the energy of water moving from higher to lower elevations. It can be generated from
reservoirs and rivers. Reservoir hydropower plants rely on stored water in a reservoir and released
through turbines, converting the kinetic energy of the flowing water to mechanical energy, and then
later transformed into electricity through generators. While run-of-river hydropower plants harness
energy from the available flow of the river without significant water storage. Hydropower is
currently the largest source of renewable energy in the electricity sector.

3. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the chosen alternative or renewable energy
resource (tabular form).

Advantages
> It is renewable and sustainable.
> Low greenhouse gas emission.
> Helps in water management. Like
irrigations and flood control.
> Flexible power generation, since the release
of water through turbines can be adjusted to
meet changing electricity demand.
Disadvantages
> It is susceptible to climate-induced factors
such as droughts and reduces power
generation.
>Not all regions or places have suitable
geography for hydropower plants.
> Disrupts aquatic ecosystems including
habitat alteration for fresh water animals.
> Obstructs fish migration routes.
4. Include pictures of at least 3 locations in the Philippines with caption and brief description.

Ambuklao Hydroelectric Powerplant - was

originally constructed in the 1950s and underwent a
major rehabilitation in the early 2000s to enhance its
efficiency and capacity. Located in Ambuklao, Bokod,
Benguet. The power plant harnesses the energy from
Caliraya
the Agno River to generate electricity. Hydroelectic Power P
primarily
supplies electricity to the Luzon grid in thein Lumban, Laguna, ap
is situated
aerial km from Manila. The plant
Philippines.
commissioned after World War II
upstream Caliraya Reservoir with
Pumped Storage Power Plants I &

The Magat Hydroelectric plant (Magat

HEPP) - is a 360MW power plant built at
the foot of the Magat dam in the north of
Luzon, the Philippines, which has been
operational since 1983.

REFERENCES:
https://www.energy.gov/eere/renewable-energy
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/non-renewable-energy/
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-renewable-energy#:~:text=Sunlight%20and%20wind
%2C%20for%20example,millions%20of%20years%20to%20form.
https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/top-five-hydro-power-plants-in-operation-in-the-
philippines/?cf-view