Germany/Philippines – The National Power Corp. (Napocor) and the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) have teamed together to perform a feasibility study on the use of green hydrogen and fuel cell technology in off-grid locations.
Facilitating information transfer, looking into modernization possibilities, and achieving clean and inexpensive energy are the goals of the collaboration.
The collaborative project’s primary objective is to create a thorough feasibility analysis titled “Feasibility Study for Green Hydrogen Technology in Off-Grid Areas in the Philippines.” Its objective is to investigate the feasibility of replacing diesel-powered systems with environmentally friendly hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in order to facilitate the modernisation of power-generating assets in remote locations.
The project, which has the support of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety, aims to promote ecologically beneficial technologies and provide a financially feasible contribution to the mitigation of climate change.
Phased development
Three phases will be used to implement the project. Phase 1 entails choosing two potential locations based on aspects such the availability of renewable resources, economic considerations, accessibility, and local support. Technical and economic data will be provided by Napocor, and data collection help will be provided by GPCCI.
Modeling the chosen sites in phase two requires working with stakeholders and the Reiner Lemoine Institute. Through a technical event planned by GPCCI, the modeling outcomes will be presented both internally to Napocor and outside to interested parties. After evaluating the project’s results in Phase 3, GPCCI will start an informational campaign to share the results using a variety of media, including press releases, podcasts, interviews, and social media.
Renewable hydrogen
The initiative intends to promote sustainable development and the nation’s overall development objectives while showcasing the economic and environmental advantages of green hydrogen and fuel cell technology. This partnership also demonstrates the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety’s dedication to knowledge and technology transfer in the area of environmentally friendly hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
