The Sagada-Besao Wind Farm is a government project, the Pilao-Langsayan Ridge being a priority due its local wind regime. A study done by the Department of Energy of the nationwide wind patterns claimed that the Pilao-Langsayan Ridge is a wind path as with that of Bangui, Ilocos Norte. The Department of Energy has therefore granted PhilCarbon a contract to develop the proposed Sagada-Besao Wind Power Project.
PhilCarbon is a Philippine renewable energy company focused in the development of clean sources of power from natural resources such as wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal. Aiming for a Philippines that is free of pollution and self-sufficient, this developer, with the help of the Department of Energy, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer seek an opportunity from the locals of putting up a wind farm in the mountain ridges bordering Sagada and Besao.
Accordingly, the setting up of 10 wind turbines would be able to generate a 15MW capacity to fuel the homes, farms, and businesses of the locals. The prospect of producing a clean, renewable energy source for the community definitely is a great initiative. Wind power, as an alternative to fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean, produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation and uses little land. Feasibility studies and other environmental assessments are taking place to ensure that no natural resources are harmed during the construction and installation as well as during the operation of these turbines.
Accordingly, the setting up of 10 wind turbines would be able to generate a 15MW capacity to fuel the homes, farms, and businesses of the locals. The prospect of producing a clean, renewable energy source for the community definitely is a great initiative. Wind power, as an alternative to fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean, produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation and uses little land. Feasibility studies and other environmental assessments are taking place to ensure that no natural resources are harmed during the construction and installation as well as during the operation of these turbines.
