The Philippines Will Its First Ocean Tidal Power Plant In Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal power plant will begin to be constructed in the Philippines on mid-2017, as takes it steps toward green energy.
Tidal waves were too dangerous for the residents living near the coastal areas. There are numerous cases of tidal waves, which took thousands of lives worldwide. These waves were usually caused by storm, earthquake, or tsunami.
A Local company in Asia came up with an idea of utilizing those tidal waves to produce energy. This was such a good idea that can add more sources of energy, aside from the existing power plants in the Asia.
French energy development company Sabella SaS and H&WB Asia Pacific (Pte. Ltd.) Corp, a local energy firm, have collaborated for this ultimate project. The two companies connived to build the first power plant using tidal energy in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
The power plant is planning to be built on three areas in San Bernardino Strait. This strait can be located in Capul, Northern Samar, Matnog, Sorsogogon, and Dalupiri. Those areas were known for its treacherous and strong currents, which is perfect for a power plant to produce energy.
Residents of Capul in Samar were willing to cooperate and to give an effort to improve the island’s power supply because their generators usually shut down. Capul is one of the nearest town, where the power plant will be built.
“PNOC RC’s role is vital, and the MOU with H&WB and Sabella is a pro-active strategy that can support the project’s success, more so, when PNOC RC decides to invest into the SPC. With PNOC RC, the promise of a new field of ocean energies can be realized in the Philippines,” said by H&WB in an interview quoted by Elite Readers.
This tidal power plant may become the best alternative to fossil fuels because it is environmental-friendly.