The two-day event, Renewable Energy Conference and Expo Manila 2010, begins on 2 December, and is being held in cooperation with the Philippines Department of Energy.
According to the Philippines Information Agency, the theme of the conference is “From Policy to Action: Generates Impacts in 2010 and Beyond.”
The conference organizers said they hope to gather at least 300 industry stakeholders to assess the gains made in the renewable energy sector, and issues faced in the implementation of the nation’s two year old renewable energy law.
In December 2008, the Philippines adopted Republic Act No. 9513 or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, legislation seen as critical to the pursuit for a more aggressive exploration, development, and utilization of the country's renewable energy resources.
At the time, lawmakers said the Act was intended to increase investments and activities in the sector.
It was also expected to help the country move closer to its goal of attaining energy self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability, as well as to promote the development of local communities.
Two years on, conference organizers believe the time is right to examine progress made and to take a hard look at the issues that continue to constrain the growth of the sector. They also hope the conference helps facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships or networking to sustain the growth that’s been achieved.
For additional information:
Philippine Information AgencyPhilippine Renewable Energy Policy and Incentives
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