Design, implementation and impact assessment of modern energy access to the indigenous community: the energy plus approach in Sitio Patulangan, Bukidnon Philippines | |
| Author | Mozo, Mardione Albert Compoc |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-18-01 |
| Subject(s) | Energy consumption--Philippines Impact--Assessment |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Energy |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The indigenous people of Mindanao in the Philippines have the lowest energy access status in the country. Grid connection to these remote villages with low-density population, and low-income, is economically unviable. This study was, therefore, aimed to develop and demonstrate an energy plus approach to provide modern energy access that will be sustainable in all its dimensions. The methodology consisted of the following: (a) Identification of the village for the intervention;(b) Ascertainment of the status of energy and other related issues, including the needs and challenges of the community through a survey and with a comprehensive literature review;(c) Development of a business model to provide modern energy and other services to the community; (d) Implementation of the activities as provided in the business model; (e) Survey monitoring to determine the impact of the various interventions; and (f) Presentation of recommendations and lessons learnt. The Sitio Patulangan in Bukidnon, Mindanao was selected to be the study area. A survey conducted in all the 14 households of Sitio Patulangan revealed that most of the households were dependent on kerosene and diesel for lighting services. The said households were using inefficient cook stoves and set water access as their top priority. Based on the survey and observations, a model was developed taking into account the provision of water access, as well as electricity and efficient cook stoves, using the energy plus approach that considered income generation. Through an institutional framework, the management of the project was participated by the stakeholders that include women organization, suppliers, donors, market, and villagers. The implementation of water access was done as pico solar home systems and Bakal kalan efficient cookstoves were provided to all the households. The sustainability of this energy access project was assessed by monitoring and evaluating the impacts of the project to the stakeholders. This was done through a series of surveys, of which the first was20 days after the implementation, and again 60 days after the implementation. The data were then compared with its status before implementation. The results of the survey indicated that the households had an additional average income of Php 410/month and saved 1.5 hrs/day in cooking. It also showed a reduction in the respiratory health risk for the infants. Empowerment of women was likewise observed with their involvement in managing and monitoring the system. The community-based organization and women’s organization actively participated in the management of project, which opened opportunities for women to participate in income generation. To promote a sustainable modern energy access, especially in rural areas and for indigenous people, the concept, activities and results of the study were used to provide suggestions for policy makers, specifically in the Philippine context, to wit:(a) To update and have a reliable database about the indigenous people –exact geographical coordinates, socio-economic status, and energy access status;(b) Bilateral coordination and collaboration of different government agencies to fast-track the rural electrification programs;(c) Provision of structured budget, programs and incentives by the government to small energy projects;(d) Creation of an institution that solely monitors, reviews and verifies energy access projects; and (e) Having an institutional training and gender-inclusiveness activities that will open opportunities for women and promote collaboration of energy-water nexus activities in the community. Overall, this research showed that provision of modern energy services to indigenous population can be made in a sustainable manner. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kumar, Sivanappan; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Salam, Abdul P.;Dhakal, Shobhakar; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Thailand (HM Queen); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2018 |