MANILA (PIA) – To come up with choices for where the government may develop something big, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Energy (DOE) called on Filipino researchers and scientists to submit innovative proposals to support the country’s renewable energy sector.
“We urge our researchers, engineers, and scientists to submit trailblazing ideas that will bring innovative solutions to challenges faced by the renewable energy sector,” said DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. “We look forward to how our RSEs can shape the future of our society and ensure sustainable energy sources.”
The DOST Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) will open on July 15 the Call for Proposals for its Renewable Energy Science, Technology, and Innovation (RESTI) Program, which forms part of a cooperation agreement between the DOE’s Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB) and DOST-PCIEERD, in line with the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 and the DOST Grants-In-Aid Program Guidelines.
The DOST is seeking proposals in three priority areas: integrated renewable energy (RE) information and mapping systems, local market assessment of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and sustainable aviation fuel production.
The Integrated RE Information and Mapping Systems project aims to streamline and automate the monitoring and operation of renewable energy initiatives, with a budget of P50 million for three years.
On top of the P50-million budget, the energy agency is also setting aside P5 million to support a market study on the volume of key components of solar PV systems in the Philippines.
Additionally, a P35 million fund will be provided to produce eco-friendly fuel, supporting the International Civil Aviation Organization’s goal of achieving no carbon emissions from international flights by 2050.
“We challenge our researchers to come up with novel ideas to address the energy concerns we are facing,” said DOST PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Enrico C. Paringit. “As we strive to be the Nexus of Innovation, we are keen to support ideas that can energize our nation towards economic development.”
Qualified applicants, including public and private universities, research institutes, and non-profit organizations, can submit their proposals through the DOST Project Management Monitoring System (DPMIS) from July 15 to August 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. through this link: https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/index.php. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
