New hydro plans for existing infrastructure in the Philippines

New hydro plans for existing infrastructure in the Philippines

New hydropower projects could be built on both existing and future
irrigation schemes in the Philippines, under plans unveiled by the National
Irrigation Administration (NIA).

Over 360 potential irrigation sites have been identified as being suitable
for hydropower in a study by the NIA. The plans would help NIA provide more
energy from renewable sources for remote regions, while helping to boost
income.

The NIA has recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Nascent
Technologies Corp, for development of the 40MW Barit Irrigation Discharge
Hydroelectric Power plant, and it is also involved in the 1MW Rizal
Hydropower Project near the main canal of Pampanga River Irrigation System
(PRIS) in Nueva Ecija.

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astructure-in-the-philippines-5821640

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John Diecker
APT Consulting Group Co., Ltd.

www.aptthailand.com