Powering Communities with

Solar Energy

Tetchi Cruz-Capellan
President, Philippine Solar Power Alliance
Chief Executive Officer, SunAsia Energy
My Presentation

Who We Are
Why Solar
Benefits from Solar
Trends in Solar
Moving Forward
Philippine Solar Power Alliance
Not-for-Profit association comprised by manufacturers, project developers,
rooftop installers, EPC Contractors, and Utility Companies;

Since 2010, the Alliance serves as a dialogue partner of government;

Platform of the global movement for solar energy use;

Builds local capacity through our regular training;

Facilitator of technology exchange thru conferences , exhibitions and

international partnership.
 WHO WE ARE
Pioneer in solar development in the Philippines
with extensive knowledge and understanding on
current market dynamics and policy regime;

Developer of the 2nd Largest Solar Power Plant

in the Philippines 60Mw Toledo Solar located
in Cebu.

Currently constructing 20Mw solar project in

Pangasinan and 10Mw in Mindanao.

Developing 255Mw solar projects for the next

three years;

Structure Investments to optimize returns and

mitigate risks on assets;

Strong Partners from Banks and Industry;

Our Place in the Sun
Solar Energy is Everywhere
 How Solar Works

PANELS ABSORBS Suns rays

are absorbed and converted into
Direct Current;

INVERTER CONVERTS All

Direct Current are transformed
into AC powering your home &
office;

SYSTEM POWERS UP
operate your devices during the
day.

About 1,500 Homes are registered with

ERC under the net metering program.
Benefits from Solar Energy
The Economics of Solar, 3.1kwp
2013 Avoided Cost : Php44,290/year

7.7 years Payback

solar cushions us from
volatility in oil prices
Solar Shaves Expensive Electricity
at Peak Hours

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 Benefits of Solar

BENEFIT OF FIT PROGRAM

ALTHOUGH THE FIT PROGRAM APPEARS TO BE A SUBSIDY,
THE RE CAPACITIES ACTUALLY DISPLACE THE MORE EXPENSIVE THERMAL PLANTS,
HENCE REDUCING SPOT PRICES
S ys tem D emand = 8,500
Merit Order Table without FIT RE
MC P = 12,000

D ies el
P hP /MWh

P 12/kWh
Nat G as
C oal P 9/kWh
G eo
H ydro P 3/kWh
P 2/kWh
P 1/kW h
P min

MW
S ys tem D emand = 8,500

Merit Order Table with FIT RE

MC P = 9,000

D ies el
P hP /MWh

P 12/kWh
Nat G as
C oal P 9/kW h
G eo
F IT Hydro P 3/kWh
P 2/kWh
P min RE P 1/kWh

MW
 SOLAR : TECHNOLOGY OF CHOICE
SUNASIA

WORLDWIDE :
Global SOLAR PV Capacity
 Solar Technology is Modular

School in Leyte, 20kw

Hotel in Angeles, 27kw

Toyota Showroom, 40kw Residential, Pasig, 2kw

 Solar Technology is Modular
Poor Rural Communities Small Farms

School in Leyte, 20kw

 Solar Installation
Solar Technology is Modular

Rooftop Solar : 1.2Mw

Location : SM North Mall Commissioning Date : November, 2014
Solar is Environmentally Benign
Solar Installation
No Emissions, No Discharge, No Noise, No Moving Parts

Utility Solar : 1.0Mw

Location : Cagayan de Oro Commissioning Date : 2004
 Solar Allows Delivery of Power at Point-of-Use

Micro-Grid is a small-scale power system that can operate independently or in

conjunction with the utility-company. It is a localized station with its own power
resources, generation, and loads within a defined boundaries.
 How We Deliver Power Today

Long Transmission Lines, Use of Big Power Plants,

Vulnerable to More Expensive Power.
Solar Home Design Today
 Micro-Grid Solutions

Solar Gives Greater Independence from Utility Companies

Less Vulnerability from

severe storms, power surges,
aging infrastructure, and rising
Cost;

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

are Reduced;

More Efficiency as power is

available close to point of
consumption hence lower
system loss.
 Micro-Grid Solutions
The Conceptual Design of Tomorrow
Microgrid Bronsbergen, the concept

www.microgrids.eu EMforce
Micro-Grid Solutions
Community Solar
 Micro-Grid Solutions
Bronsbergen holiday resort Proof of Concept

Holiday park, Zutphen, NL

108 cottages with PV roofs

Installed solar power 315 kWp

Peak load 150 kW

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www.microgrids.eu EMforce
Micro-Grid Solutions
Proof of Concept
Micro-Grid Solutions
Benefits

DEVELOPER
DELIVERS
Power
 Micro-Grid Solutions
Transaction Model for Community Solar

SOLAR
FACILITY

Builds Solar
Metering & Collection
HOA
MicroGrid
Energy
Company

DU
Developer
Homes, Offices, Stores
 How to Participate

Submit the ff information

Location (street, town/city)

Electricity Bills for 12
months
List of Appliances (give
emphasis on aircon)
Photo of your Roofing
Estimate size of Roofing
(in sqm)
 What Will the Future Look Like?

Solar Installation Target : 2016-2030

Cavite Export Processing Zone
Largest Solar Rooftop in Asia

Cavite Solar : 40Mw EPC : Asia Konstruct

Location : Cavite, Luzon Commissioning Date : December, 2014
 Solar costs have been on a clear downward trajectory for the last 8 years;
Installed cost are expected to fall further, albeit at a more gradual rate;
Solar cost will fall by 1.5% per annum. until 2025;
It will continue to be competitive, dropping further by 0.75% pa. thereafter

2015 costs (PSPA)

US $2,290 / kW (rooftop)
US $1,400 / KW (utility-scale)

2030 projected costs

US $1,925 / kW (rooftop)
US $1,177 / KW (utility-scale)

2016 2020 2025 2030

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 Planet in Peril
United Nations predicted a rise
in Earths temperature to as
much as 3.5degree Celsius even if
energy use stays as is because
of doubling CO2 emissions

Energy-related emissions
account for 80 percent of CO2
released in the atmosphere

According to WRI, 34% rise in

energy use for period 1993-2010
caused 30% increase in
emissions
 Effects of Changing Environment
More Severe Typhoons
& Rising Sea Water Level

$4.38m damage by Typhoon Sendong

Billions on rehab for Yolanda
High Incidence of Diseases
Dengue & Malaria
 Solar Mitigates Global Warming...

One Megawatt of Solar is equivalent to 1 million new trees planted