Renewable Energy or RE is any energy source generated from natural resources which are naturally
regenerative or replenished such as solar, wind, ocean, geothermal, hydro and biomass. On December 16,2008, the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 9513 or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 to accelerate the exploration, development and utilization of renewable energy resources in order to enhance the country’s energy security, thereby lessening its heavy dependence on fossil fuels and reducing electricity rates.