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he pandemic has surely caused massive distress and disruptions in our lives since the beginning of the quarantine season. But while the death tolls and the looming economic crisis are something we aren’t proud of, two of the positive things brought about by the COVID-19 crisis are cleaner air and the drop in carbon emissions. Both of these are significantly attributed to the fact that the majority of the population is stuck inside their homes, and most businesses are either operating on a skeleton workforce or closed temporarily. That said, it comes as no surprise that the electricity demand has massively declined at the peak of the pandemic. In fact, as reported by UK’s National Grid, the demand for electricity reduced by a fifth while sub-stations reported a never-before-seen huge increase in solar power proportions. Renewable energy has also played a pivotal role in the electricity demand in the UK as it reached over 65% of the country’s total power supply in the latter part of May. Because of this, there was no need to fire up UK’s coal power plants for two whole months, the longest period since the Industrial Revolution.

Renewable Energy 2020 Pandemic Impact Review However, despite the public’s increased interest in renewables, clean power providers are worried that once quarantine restrictions are lifted, the fossil-fuel stations will return to normal operations. To avert this, a group of more than 60 heads of environmental organizations and business leaders decided to send an open letter to the government to push them to create a fairer and more sustainable economy. Business leaders say that putting nature and climate at the core of the nation’s recovery makes more sense economically, especially since solar and wind energy are a lot cheaper now compared to coal. To top it off, increased activity in the renewable sector will produce more jobs and inward investment.

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While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos. In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside. A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.

hile the tragic losses and financial suffering brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are something that no one would welcome, among the silver linings of the crisis are cleaner air, a decline in carbon emissions, new social bonds, and a slower pace of life. And as it turns out, having the majority of the population inside the house has massively benefitted the environment.

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With most factories and offices lessening their capacity, if not fully closing, the electricity demand has declined tremendously at the height of the pandemic. In fact, it was down by a fifth as reported by the National Grid. On top of this, electricity sub-stations have announced increased solar power in proportions never before seen. On the latter part of May, renewable electricity accounted for up to 67% of the total power supply in the UK alone. By midJune, the UK has reached a significant milestone of not firing up its coal power plants for two straight months, the longest one since the Industrial Revolution. Clean power producers are still skeptical of the change, though, as the old, powerful fossil-fuel stations will likely make a return to business the moment restrictions are fully lifted. To prevent this from happening, a group of over 60 business leaders and heads of environmental organizations are encouraging the government to take this opportunity to create a fairer and more sustainable economy. 22

In an open letter, the motley alliance, including the supermarket chain Iceland and UK’s largest nature conservation charity, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), urges on policymakers to build a recovery package holding out hope of a climate-safe, healthy, and nature-rich world. However, Juliet Davenport, a signatory to the letter and chief executive of renewable electricity provider Good Energy, admitted that such a transition will require a united effort. In a separate letter sent by roughly 200 chief executives from major corporations in the UK, including Heathrow Airport and National Grid, the heads expressed their hope for a recovery that aims to deliver the government’s goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Public Support in the Call for Climate Action What seems to be equally promising is the massive shift in the public opinion about renewable energy. As revealed by a recent survey by pollster Ipsos MORI, 66% of respondents in the UK now consider climate change as a crisis as serious as COVID-19 and 71% believe that if the government doesn’t act to avert the climate emergency, it will be “failing them.” A separate YouGov poll also reported that six out of ten adults in the UK think that social and environmental outcomes should be improved and prioritized above economic growth once the pandemic is over. 23

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An increased use in clean energy also makes more sense economically. Compared to coal, solar and wind are now generally cheaper, and with a surge in the renewables sector comes an increase in job opportunities and inward investment. This transition will not happen for free, though, as warned by Shaun Spiers, another signatory to the first open letter and the executive director of Green Alliance, a charity and independent think tank in the UK focused on leadership for the environment. Spiers mentioned that energy networks will need upgrades to keep them up-todate. Other emerging technologies, like carbon capture and storage and hydrogen production, will also need investment. The funds need not necessarily come from the government as it can also be contributed by the private industry, one example of which is the Contracts for Difference (CfD) schemes. Here, project developers are provided with upfront costs and fixed prices for future renewable power to incentivise investment in renewables. A simple clean-up of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy regulations would also help in this transition as mentioned by Good Energy. Davenport says that there needs to be an overall redesign of the market to allow more renewables and greater flexibility of supply through energy storage. A green recovery isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just all about clean energy, though. In another letter sent by the cross-sector group to the prime minister, the leaders also called for more space for both wildlife and people, stricter rules in protecting nature, and blanket net-zero emission tests for all new investments, from real estate to roads. - End -

As we close in on the year 2020, many individuals in the renewables industry are conducting research and nigh endlessly studying about how they can improve their efficiency, work ethic, output, and overall morale. That having been said, here are their findings and gradually growing trends that are prospected to be realized next year. Today, renewable energy is garnering more popularity not just as an alternative source of energy in lieu of fossil fuels, but also as the choice that is more preferred due to it being cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Having said this, here are top 8 renewable energy technologies and 37

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trends leading our outlook on this industry. These trends are divided into three categories: The first category talks about enabling trends i.e. how the utilization of renewable energy is made affordable and the energy distribution more accessible to residential and commercial energy consumers. The second category revolves around demand trends i.e. the consumption patterns and the motivations of users of this energy. Lastly, we have technology application trendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;how the spread of renewable energy technology is plotting electricity usage and is in turn affecting how the generation and distribution of renewable energy might evolve to.

Enabling Trends 1. Achieving Price & Performance Parity In the United States of America, major renewable sources such as wind energy are now able to generate power at a cost and performance level that is equal to or even less than electricity generated by fossil fuels. Truly, renewable energy generation technologies continue to transcend the expectations of their inventors. In response to this, specialists foresee grid parity will be achieved by countries such as China, Australia, and the USA 6 years from now.

2. Advancements in Energy Storage Energy storage has long since been seen as a factor that determined if alternative energy production could be a viable power source for both commercial and residential facilities. Progression into battery technology has also been paying surpluses to corporations that have incorporated their deployment in large scale operations. With the improved utilization and adoption of commercial batteries, energy will be able to be meritoriously employed with lesser incidents of intermittent outagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ensuring smooth electric supply to homes and commercial businesses, especially those far away from the electric grid. 38

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This decentralization aims to empower consumers to buy and sell electricity with other consumers, potentially eliminating away the middlemen such as suppliers. In addition, the usage of blockchain in various energy markets will help allow more financing prospects for renewable energy projects. By expanding the pool of investors to tinier units, project developers would be able to crowd source a fraction of a projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financing, allowing them to fasten the rest of the funds from venture capital investors or financial institutions.

4. The Accelerated Rise of Wind Power While a number of renewable energy sources are becoming more well-organized towards reaching grid parity, wind power is perhaps the fastest growing and most successful green energy source.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that smarter technologies are on the rise as well. With this, renewable energy is becoming cheaper, more accessible, storage is becoming more feasible, and green energy is becoming a part of the normalcy of urban life. Since the goal of any city is economic growth, advocating sustainability, and maintaining a high quality of life, these cities require stable and abundant energy that is very accessible and reliable.

6. Big Businesses Committing to Renewable Energy One of the major renewable energy trends that have stayed and will continue to stay strong this year and the next is the pledge of big companies to adopt and utilize renewable energy sources to power their business operations. Tech and communications giants such as Facebook are also vowing to reach 100% renewable energy.

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As artificial intelligence becomes more cohesive with the procedures and output of generating electricity, this will benefit more renewable energy sources such as hydropower and geothermal power reach price parity much, much quicker.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly more mainstream with an 81% increase in electric vehicle sales in the United States alone, heralding a possible hockey-stick growth for their future demand. These electric vehicles are more costefficient, consume no fossil fuels, and run on green, renewable energy. While the adoption of electric vehicles are more prevalent in various households, cities all over the world are slowly transitioning towards electric public transportation, as well.

8. Artificial Intelligence & Electricity Using artificial intelligence (AI) is a sure-fire way to have assistance in any job you do. With them, electricity markets can become more effectual and deliver energy independence, most especially when integrated into the energy grid. With AIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s machine learning competencies, renewable energy sources like wind farms can enhance their operations, resulting in much more efficient handling of financial resources and

With these trends, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that the companies, organizations, cities, and governments all around the globe are becoming more streamlined with one energy goal in mindâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the utilization of renewable energy in all its major forms. That having been said, scientists in the industry are also continuously researching new sources of renewable energy to further fuel the world and its endeavors. While demand and technological innovation are vital engines of renewable energy trends, electricity retailers on the supply side also have a part to play to positively influence the transition towards green energy technologies. -end49

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It’s no secret that Singapore is regarded as one of the world’s hottest and most crowded cities and it’s no surprise that to beat such heat, air conditioning has is integral to the everyday Singaporean’s life. Not only are these cooling machines important, they also prove to be the source of their biggest energy efficiency challenges. How is it then that they are “a little ahead of the curve,” as Esther An, CDL’s chief sustainability officer claims? It all comes down to greener properties.

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For instance, Singapore developer City Development Limited’s Tree House Condominium was regarded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest vertical garden. It is a 429-unit eco-inspired condominium featuring a vertical garden along its southern face that naturally cools the master bedrooms, screening them from the sun, and filtering the air. It is the perfect blend of nature utilization and real estate. This is just one of the many sustainable ways Singapore is choosing to beat the heat instead of air conditioning units. Now, green-ventions are composed of about 2.7% of the total construction cost, allowing developers save over 2.4 million kilowatt hours

(kWh) and have water savings of 30,000 cubic meters. “In Singapore, we are the only developer that has achieved 100% ‘green lease’.”, Esther An says. Of course, a ‘green lease’ is a scheme through which developer and tenants target efficiency goals and share the savings. The number of Asian developers building more energy-efficient buildings are on the rise. However, progress remains slow. Green buildings, precisely those with net-zero energy design principles, are extremely rare. Home to about 60% of the global populace, and 21 of the world’s 35 megacities, and with urban clusters with over 10 million people… Asia is urbanising fast, and what matters and happens

in Asia, matters and happens in the world. Despite energy efficiency the best direction to go moving forward, it is still a foreign concept by the majority of the Asian property market. Traditionally, Asian property developers are only setting their sights on building strong buildings and selling them rather than seeing the big picture and acknowledging that they have a holistic impact on the world. Asian buildings more often than not account for a higher percentage of greenhouse gas emissions than the worldwide average, meaning that efficiency advances are essential if countries are to reach their climate targets.

Buildings in Tokyo contributed to more than 70% of Tokyo’s total carbon emissions in 2016, while the build environment’s share of greenhouse gasses in Hong Kong are a little over 60%. This reality alone ought to be a wakeup call for the building sector to reassess their standard operating procedures. Despite the heat, Singapore is exhibiting best practices for the Asian building industry. This has been acknowledged by the World Economic Forum who has listed Singapore as one of the 10 Asian cities “most prepared for the future”. This is because to them, the decision to go green transcends mere politics or capitalism. They truly regard environmen 55

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talism and injecting eco-friendly principles, products, and procedures as a solution to a dire problem of global warming and climate change. One such eco-friendly products are their improved air conditioning units which only offer 10-20% energy savings. The city’s Sustainable Singapore Blueprint states that eco-friendlier new builds and retrofits of structures are a few of the most effective ways for a city to condense its overall carbon footprint. Singapore’s pioneering Green Mark standard is now more widely used in Asian countries than the US Green Building Council’s LEED standard, and Singapore aims to have 80% of its building stock achieve Green Mark standards by 2030.

South Korea also has its own green building certification system called the Green Standard for Energy and Environmental Design (G-SEED). These systems necessitate that all large buildings obtain this G-SEED certification. Over the years, certified buildings have been increasing to a rate of over 2,000 buildings annually, meaning more and more environment-friendly structures are being erected. A positive trend is that in terms of total GFA, more than 50% of new construction in 2015 was G-SEED certified. Truly, Singapore’s commitment to be a greener city is commendable and something all Asian cities must follow. The green movement should not be treated as neither a mere capitalist trend/moneymaking scheme nor just a political agenda but the most important decision one will make in their entire lives. -end65

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lectricity-generating solar panels are now way cheaper and more efficient than when it first came out. This led to a rise in the solar panel number across the United States alone. In fact, solar panels contribute around one percent of the US’ energy needs today. But while most solar panels are installed in rooftops and large land areas, experts are now suggesting we do otherwise. They say that new photovoltaic cells would do better when installed in bodies of water, such as drinking water reservoirs, small lakes, and industrial pools. What is now known as floating photovoltaic panels, or simply floatovoltaics, are still capable of generating large amounts of electricity

without the need to occupy valuable real estate and properties. As reported by the scientists and researchers at the federal government’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, installing floatovoltaics on just a quarter of the United States’ man-made reservoirs would produce a whopping ten percent of the country’s total energy needs. This number is even conservative, as the study only limited its scope to that of reservoirs close to electric transmission lines and those used mainly for hydroelectric power and irrigation. If this limited number of reservoirs could generate that much power, how much more can be produced just 69

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from utilizing all naturally occurring bodies of water? In Europe, placing floatovoltaics on just 10% of the mand-made freshwater reservoirs can potentially generate no less than 200 GWp, according to the World Bank. These facts alone are what the data scientists believe to be a strong tool in expanding the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photovoltaic portfolio. A handful of countries across the globe are already implementing floatovolatics in their reservoirs. Roughly 80% of the 100 or so existing floatovoltaic installations in the world can be found in Japan. In the US, most of the installations were done in California wineries and water treatment facilities. Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-biggest floating solar installation is in the Netherlands and was completed in the latter part of 2019.

But what exactly is so attractive about floatovoltaics that it is now a resounding technology across the world? For starters, the cost of floatovoltaic installation is far cheaper than that of land-based solar panels. This is mainly because workers need not clear land and treat the soil before installing the units. It is also significantly faster, with the biggest floating solar farm in the Netherlands only taking six weeks of work. The natural cooling effect of water on floatovoltaics also contribute to the panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increase in power production, adding as much as 22% in the output. Installed panels on bodies of water also significantly limit water loss due to evaporation since these panels can efficiently block sunlight. Aside from that, floatovoltaics significantly contribute to the elimination of harmful algae blooms that create toxins that are dangerous to both humans and animals. To top it all off, these panels only have a minimal impact on maritime life, as mentioned by the global director of the German renewables company, BayWa r.e. However, because this technology is particularly new, it poses some considerable concerns, as well. It may 71

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ocalized shortages, market manipulation, and atrocities are some of the major causes of the energy crisis in the world. And this is a serious concern that people must address in no time. Otherwise, more than 7 billion people will go into war just to take control of a single energy power plant. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to offset the energy scarcity. One of the most popular now is the use of offshore wind farms. But what are offshore wind farms? How they produce significant energy output?

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Offshore wind farms, sometimes called as offshore wind energy, pertains to the construction of several wind farms on top of the continental shelf of oceans. Offshore wind farms are considered as a renewable energy source; thus, there will be no greenhouse gas emission. If a country invested in building more offshore wind farms, this will also mean selfsustenance and will bring huge savings to the government. Recently, the use of offshore wind farms as an alternative energy source did make very good rounds online. A lot of people talk about offshore wind farms after research revealed that building more wind turbines off the shore is the most effective and efficient way to buffer the immense problem of energy scarcity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the advent of technology has made the construction of offshore wind farms way easier. IEA highlighted that unlike before that you really need to go to the deepest part of the ocean to erect wind turbines, you can do it now with just 37 miles distance from the 86

coast. Also, no need to go to find the deepest part of the continental shelf, since offshore wind farms now can operate on waters below 60 meters deep. These are some of the reasons why offshore wind farms have become the hottest topic online. People find this development as a milestone to address the energy shortage problem. And of course, to have a cleaner alternative source of energy. But despite the potentials, Fatih Birol, IEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director, said that a full reception of the viability of the offshore wind farms is still far from reality. In fact, data of IEA showed that only 0.3% of the total global power generation is yielded from offshore wind farms. But Birol noted that this situation would change soon. Especially so that more people now have access to the internet, making them fully informed about the advantages of offshore wind farms. Based on IEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projection, in the next 20 years, the offshore wind farms will become a $1trillion industry.

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In other words, energy production from offshore turbines will increase 15 folds. The Agency even highlighted that offshore wind farms would lead to the next energy revolution. But how do offshore wind farms can gain this kind of dominance? What are the turning points that will make people realize that it is about time to build offshore wind farms? Just read on to know the answers.

Why Offshore Windfarm is a Better Alternative Source of Energy • Clean. As mentioned earlier, offshore wind farms yield renewable energy. In other words, there will be no emission of greenhouse gases in its operation. Indeed, this is a game-changer considering that greenhouse gases are very harmful to human beings. Respiratory tract infections, asthma, rhinosinusitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are some of the ailments that you can get once you frequently inhale greenhouse gases. • Do not Compromise Water. Unlike hydrothermal energy plant, offshore wind farms do not contaminate water. You can expect that there will be no hazardous particulates that will be integrated into the body of water. • Cost-Effective. The construction of offshore wind farms is also lesser compared to the other power plant. In 2018, the average construction cost of one offshore wind farm (GW) was more or less $4 billion, this account to around $3,300 per kilowatthour. This cost is way lesser compared to the other power plant that cost up to $5,000 kilowatt per hour (geothermal power plant). • Reliable Domestic Energy Source. Installation of more offshore wind farms also means ‘independence.’ In other words, you don’t need to deal (sometimes people are very hard to deal with) with some of the major energy importers in the Middle East, Europe, or Southeast Asia. If you can address domestic energy consumption without asking for help from other countries, the people will surely have a self-pride! -end97

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OVID-19 or the coronavirus, is a recently discovered infectious disease that has resulted in a global mobilization against its spread through stringent government mandates such as enforced community quarantines, social distancing, and limited use of services and utilities. Despite the sound validity for the implementation of these laws, their effects on the economy, businesses, utilities, and industries have been detrimental and disadvantageous to say the least. As the coronavirus disease advances across the globe, many sectors in the energy and power industry tasked with distributing power all across the city were greatly 100

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impacted. Electricians, engineers, power plant workers, etc. too were left either working from home or more unfortunately without a job at all. In China, their COVID-19 lockdown even crushed every form of energy generation, debilitating their ability to generate power. That is, save for one form of energy production: solar. As China gave industries a temporary halt in their operations during its coronavirus lockdown during the first 2 months of 2020, every form of energy

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production dropped from prior-year performance. Specifically, overall electricity production decreased by 8.2 percent, thermal and coal power descended 8.9 percent, hydropower by 11.9 percent, and nuclear by 2.2 percent, and wind was slightly down by 0.2 percent. Juxtaposed to this decrease, solar’s performance was up by 12 percent. As reported by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, “In terms of varieties, thermal power and hydropower declined significantly,

nuclear power and wind power declined slightly, and solar power generation grew steadily.” Despite this statement, the Bureau neither explained nor speculated why this was so. “On the power supply side, we believe baseload generation resources such as coal, nuclear, and gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) will be weaker than expected—with coal plants impacted the most in operation hours,” stated Xizhou Zhou, the vice president for global power and renewables at IHS Markit during an assessment of the impact of the lockdown, dated February 19, 2020. He also added that, “...renewable generation volume will unlikely be affected significantly due to their nondispatchability and preferential status in the Chinese power system.”

Lauri Myllyvirta, the lead analyst for the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, is a firm believer of renewables. According to Myllyvirta, renewables were safeguarded “above all” by their zero marginal cost. Each additional unit of thermal energy requires additional fuel. Purchasing this is solely the producer’s responsibility. The sun, however, demands no such payment. It burns unfailingly in the sky. In a report from China, they added 30 gigawatts of solar capacity last year. This resulted in a 15% increase in solar energy production by the end of the year. This was more than 2018. So the totals of January and February could mean that solar remained near its new status quo. If the lockdown dented solar, the dent was relatively slight. 103

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As reported by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, “In terms of varieties, thermal power and hydropower declined significantly, nuclear power and wind power declined slightly, and solar power generation grew steadily.” Despite this statement, the Bureau neither explained nor speculated why this was so.

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Wind power may have stayed relatively near what could possibly be emerging as its new status quo. Its growth has lately hit a plateau in China, only slightly up in December 2019 from the prior December 2018, slightly down in January and February. Based on the data, it appears that China is faced with plunging demand, kept the renewables buzzing, and turned down everything else. Their lockdown started on January 23, 2020 and started to ease at the beginning of March. During that time, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite documented the drop in industrial emissions. “The lockdown affected 27 days of the 2-month period covered in the Bureau’s report, so reductions during lockdown were probably twice as dramatic as the numbers indicate,” Myllyvirta tweeted. That means energy demand dropped more like 16 percent instead of what was previously stated, as cement demand declined 30 percent, manufacturing 40 percent, real estate sales 40 percent and construction starts 44 percent. “The main point from this is that the impacts on the economy seem profound and things will not just ‘return to normal,’” Myllyvirta wrote. “They never do after a crisis.” All in all, as the world continues to unearth studies and burn the midnight oil in creating a cure, the current trend of energy production will continue to focus on the increase of solar power. While the decline in all other power and energy sources may be minimal at best, it cannot be denied that it is in fact slowly going downhill. In response to this, individuals ought to invest in solar power. On the other side of the coin, workers from the other energy industries must immediately look for the latest technologies that would help them get their numbers back. -end-

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he coronavirus outbreak has yet to subside even after a month into the second quarter of the year. Save for a handful of countries, the majority of the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is still reeling from the adverse effects of the virus. The world is gradually adjusting to this viral outbreak with nothing but a sliver of a chance at full recovery. In this state of health-related crisis, governments around the world have implemented community quarantines, social distancing laws, and other mandates that are hellbent on â&#x20AC;&#x153;flattening the curveâ&#x20AC;?. Needless to say, these quarantines do in fact prevent the virus from spreading any further.

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However, because people are in the comfort of their homes more each day, the demand for electricity and power has also skyrocketed. Electricity demand has reduced in COVID-19 hotspots around the world, which could have a knock-on effect for the renewable sector. In China, where COVID-19 originated, energy and electricity consumption is at its highest. Factory outputs have greatly diminished with many individuals unable to return to their jobs. Because of the curtailing of industrial electricity usage, energy consumption for the remainder of the year is thus cut and could then equal the power used by the whole of Chile. Fossil fuel-based energy sources have also been affected by the reduced requirements. Even coal, established by all users as one of the cheapest options, has now become more high-end than it has in the past. It is currently the most expensive fuel in the world in the face of cheap green alternatives and natural gas. Green and renewable energy alternatives seem to have been boosted from out of the blue. Approximately 40% of the electricity generated in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 5th March 2020, originated from wind farms, with 118

nearly one-fifth being provided by solar energy sources This was attributed to the unusually sunny day, says the National Grid ESO carbon intensity tracker. This is understandable considering that the summer months have begun. These conditions mean that renewable sources of energy have generated more than enough power to cover the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portioned needs. Green supplier, Octopus Energy, even paid some customers to use energy during the day, utilizing a scheme that has previously only been available during the night when demand is very low. A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency also found that renewable energy has the potential to restrain the inclining global temperatures by helping to reduce the energy industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carbon dioxide emissions by 70% by the year 2050 by replacing fossil fuels.

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Having said that, renewables undeniably have a much greater role in cleaving carbon emissions from heavy industry and transport to reach virtually zero emissions by 2050, particularly by investing in green hydrogen. The clean-burning fuel, which can replace the fossil fuel gas in steel and cement making, could be created by using vast amounts of clean electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen elements. The call for a green economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis has been loosed after a dire warning from one Dr. Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, that government policies must be put in place to avoid an investment hiatus in the energy transition. “We should not allow today’s crisis to compromise the clean energy transition,” he said. “We have an important window of opportunity.” Dr. Fatih simply means that the trend of going green and utilizing less energy sources that are harmful to the 128

environment are at an all time high and is a trend that must be kept alive. Ignacio Galán, the chairman and CEO of the Spanish renewables giant Iberdrola, the famouse owners of Scottish Power, said the company would not cease their operations to invest billions in renewable energy as well as electricity networks and batteries to help integrate clean energy in the electricity, so that many individuals working from home or spending their quarantine periods will have energy. “A green recovery is essential as we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis. The world will benefit economically, environmentally and socially by focusing on clean energy,” he said. “Aligning economic stimulus and policy packages with climate goals is crucial for a long-term viable and healthy economy.” -end-

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s many countries in the world continue to adjust to the coronavirus pandemic by hunkering down and social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, more and more research and statistics are being made more accessible for the public to study themselves. Many of the research suggests that the people can rebuild and recreate a healthy, tough, prosperous, just, and decarbonized world after the current medical crisis dies down. Employment opportunities are an integral deliberation in strategic planning if a region wants low-carbon economic growth. The extensive acquisition of renewable energy technologies paves the way for employment opportunities up and down the supply chain. All over the world, the sector employed 11M people right before 2019, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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Pushing for a renewable-based energy transformation, the findings say, is a chance to hit international climate goals while improving economic growth, creating millions of jobs, and invigorating human welfare. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) energy and climate expert Mark Radka even says “Post COVID-19 fiscal stimulus packages provide an opportunity for initiating a transformational and green recovery with the creation of green jobs,” The IRENA study called Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2019 has found that the cumulative global Gross Domestic Product could be boosted by transforming the energy system. This could hypothetically result in gains above business-as-usual by US$ 98 trillion between now and 2050. It would quadruple renewable energy jobs to 42M, an expansion in employment in energy efficiency to 21M, and add 15M in system flexibility. Employment remains intensive in some countries—with Brazil, China, India, the United States, and members of the European Union in the lead—but the increasingly diverse geographic footprint of energy-generation capacities and, to a lesser degree, assembly and manufacturing plants, has created jobs in a rising number of countries. 134

Solar photovoltaicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the top employer solar photovoltaic technology systems remained the top employers among renewable energy technologies in 2018, accounting for a third of the sectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workflow. Asia hosted over 3M PV jobs. Rising output boosted biofuel jobs up 6% to 2.M. Brazil, Colombia, and Southeast Asia have labour-intensive supply chains, juxtaposed to operations in the United States and the European Union, which are far more mechanized. Employment in wind power supports 1.2M jobs. Onshore projects have since preponderated, but the offshore segment is accelerating and could build on expertise and infrastructure in the offshore oil and gas sector. Hydropower has the biggest capacity installation of all renewables and is gradually expanding. The sector employs 2.1M individuals directly, three-quarters of whom are in the operations and maintenance departments, respectively.

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Off-grid renewablesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;along with expanding electricity accessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have contributed to job creation across Africa and Asia.

What determines employment growth in renewables? A handful of factors mold how and where employment is produced along the renewable energy supply chain. These include but are not limited to governmental policies; the diversification of supply chains; trade patterns; and industry reorganization and consolidation trends. Aside from these factors, labour productivity grows in importance over time.

Quality and inclusion As essential as it is to enlighten individuals about the quantity of jobs created in the renewable energy industry, job quality is a critical aspect. A lucrative job that requires expert skills and is performed in a safe environment is a greater multiplier of socioeconomic benefits than one that pays little, with few benefits, or is ephemeral. Employment is also required to be inclusive, providing opportunities for people with different talents and skills, and ensuring that no population group, such as women or people of color, is systematically excluded.

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Widening the talent pool The worldwide transition to renewables necessitates a wide array of skills—technical, business, administrative, economic and legal, among many others. Thus, widening the talent pool is an absolute must. The industry is required to hire skilled individuals, women included. The report discovered that because of its multidisciplinary dimension, the renewable energy field appeals to women in ways that the fossil fuel, gas, and oil industries do not. Women currently represent 32% of the renewable energy workforce, substantially higher than the 22% average reported for the global oil and gas industry. Overcoming gender gaps, or even ethnic gaps for that matter, in electricity access advances several Sustainable Development Goals. Access to clean, affordable, renewable energy also lowers barriers to women’s market employment (IEA, IRENA, UNSD, WB, WHO, 2019). To conclude, UNEP climate change expert Niklas Hagelberg has this to say about the industry: “Renewable energy provides an opportunity for `building back better’, creating green jobs, facilitating the transition to carbon neutral economies, and protecting ourselves from future global threats, including pandemics... Humanity depends on action now for a resilient and sustainable future.” -end-

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As cities begin to reopen their economy and allow people to return to their work offices, having green building technologies installed in various public and private spaces, such as factories, shopping centers, and offices, become very reasonable now more than ever. Having these technologies in shared spaces can significantly help limit the spread of coronavirus within such buildings, making them a good asset not only during the current pandemic but also in future disease outbreaks.

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Dr. Ho Nyok Yong, president of the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), describes green buildings as giant N95 facemasks that serves as people’s protection against harmful toxins. Since building-based prevention and control measures are becoming one of the most essential methods of fighting against the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, green buildings easily top the list of the most favored places during this outbreak. In fact, a survey done from March to April by the commercial real estate services firm CBRE revealed that almost half of the 264 tenants in Asia Pacific mentioned that their industries’ response to COVID-19 involved a stronger preference for buildings featuring wellness and environmental designs. This speaks volumes for green buildings, whose highlights are well ventilated indoor spaces and high indoor air quality. Even long before the pandemic struck, the non-profit SGBC has been supporting these types of structures and working on raising awareness of how such buildings can affect people through its “Better Places for People” program. 166

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Before the emergence of the current pandemic, tons of hospitals are already making use of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light for disinfecting not only their surgical suites and rooms but also other surfaces in the vicinity. This type of light has been proven to inactivate, if not kill, microorganisms.

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Taking advantage of this fact, other buildings outside of the healthcare sector are now investing in the installation of UV-C lighting in their air-handling units in a bid to kill airborne viruses, bacteria, and germs and thus improving the overall indoor air quality. Apart from this purpose, UV-C lights are also useful in preventing the build-up of organic materials on the surfaces of the unitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cooling coils and components that causes the degradation of the unitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; energy efficiency. Thanks to the UV-C lights, the units last longer and need less maintenance cost.

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Another notable practice to minimize disease transmissions inside a building space is through ventilation system refinements. Most commercial buildings have heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems that recirculates at most 90% of the indoor air, mainly since drawing air from outside and conditioning it can eat up a lot of energy. However, these systems allow airborne viruses and bacteria to persist within the vicinity.

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With the novel coronavirus ravaging across the world and causing extended quarantine and mitigation responses, there is a possibility that manufacturing and supply of major msaterials and equipment for solar energy facility construction will be greatly impacted. After all, 63% of all solar modules required in projects and necessary hardware like trackers and inverters come from Chinese suppliers. Factories in the country are either partially operating or not operating at all.

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And because of the gravity of the situation and the resulting response measures, normal production levels are unlikely to rebound soon. Currently, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors are already dealing with the delay and disruption of the purchase of key equipment and materials. This has also caused delays in construction timelines, including milestones and completion dates. As such, EPC contractors are in deep problem as they are responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the solar facility project by a definite Date for Commercial Operation. They will be liable to pay the Project Owner with Delay Liquidated Damages once the fixed date is not met. Thankfully, there is a workaround on this issue as an extension of time regime can be granted to the EPC contractors if certain pre-agreed events cause the delay (Delay Events). These events can range from: â&#x20AC;˘ Force Majeure Events. These are circumstances beyond 182

reasonable control, could not be reasonably foreseen, and could not be reasonably avoided or prevented by the affected party. • Change in Law. This is the enactment, adoption, promulgation, repeal, or modification of any Law after the project’s Execution Date. • Delay by authorities. • Delay by the Project Owner and their officers, consultants, and contractors. Once such Delay Events occurs, the EPC contractor can claim an extension to the Date for Commercial Operation in accordance to prescribed processes. The Project Owner can then grant the extension with no need for Delay Liquidated Damages to be paid. The COVID-19 pandemic and its inevitable disruptions to the supply chain of solar equipment will likely fall under the Force Majeure Event. However, it will depend on the terms of the EPC Contract if the supply chain disruption brought about by the outbreak actually qualify as such. This will depend on the characterization under the definition of the contract. The EPC Contractor can also claim for an extension if compliance with a Change in Law had caused delay and additional costs to the contractor. 183

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SOLARWATT AG Maria-Reiche-Straße 2a 01109 Dresden, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 3 51 / 88 95-0 Fax +49 (0) 3 51 / 88 95-111 www.solarwatt.de info@solarwatt.de Certiﬁed acc. to: DIN EN ISO 9001 and 14001

SOLON photovoltaic modules Reduce C02 emissions by 15,000 kg / kWp over a 20-year period Greater power from the same surface area Solar glass ensures high energy yields Individual performance data sheets for each module Made in Germany Modules

SOLON is one of the main manufacturers of solar modules in Europe, offering its customers only high-grade quality modules. An excellent energy yield is guaranteed because we use high-quality crystalline solar cells and tempered solar glass that is extremely transparent.

Solar glass

We use special solar glass from well-known suppliers for manufacturing our photovoltaic modules. This glass has a special surface structure and an increased light transmittance. This significantly increases the energy yields of the SOLON solar energy systems – over the entire module lifetime.

Frames

Our module frames are made from extruded anodised aluminium. They are extremely torsion resistant, have drainage bores, and are suitable for all existing installation systems. On request SOLON can provide modules without frames.

Power output guarantee

The module's output will still be 90 percent in 10 years, and 80 percent in 25 years, based on the minimum output levels at delivery. Please find our power output guarantee on our website at www.solon-pv.com/english/service.

Certification

SOLON modules are tested by TÜV (German Technical Inspection Agency), certified according to IEC 61215 Edition II and IEC 61730.

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This can be done if government responses to COVID-19 lead to changes to laws, ultimately causing disruptions in the supply chain. For instance, this can be import/export bans, quarantine measures, and visa restrictions to goods. However, the interpretation of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will likely depend on the definition set on the contract, where an exhaustive list of categories of law are mentioned. With that, Project Owners and participants in the solar industry need to develop a measured approach in response to the supply chain disruptions brought about by the pandemic, ultimately creating a whole of project resolution that will ensure the progress of the projects to completion and generation. Among these key steps include:

Development of a mitigation plan Identify the problem areas where the outbreak can have a detrimental impact on the business. Consider the probability of the occurrence of certain events and their possible consequences in order to assess the impact of COVID-19 to the business. Implement certain actions to reduce the outbreakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact and mitigate the risks wherever possible. Make sure to stay informed of any developments regarding the pandemic. 192

Assessing contractual options If Project Agreements and progress have already been made, affected parties should review the scope and wording of the contract to better negotiate the terms and make changes to accommodate the disruptions caused by COVID-19. If possible, expand the definition of Force Majeure Event to explicitly include terms such as ‘health crisis’, ‘health crisis declared by the World Health Organization occurring internationally or in your country,’ ‘epidemic,’ or ‘pandemic.’ It is also best to consider the circumstances from the 2003 SARS outbreak and learn from this. Although the effects of COVID-19 this year will likely turn out to be more complicated than SARS, it is important that we keep in mind the lessons learned from similar experiences. - End -

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SOLON SOLiberty Energy Storage Solution. Greater Independence Through On-site Consumption.

SOLON Innovation

H igh-performance energy storage for up to 70% independent electrical power supply Spacious battery system with an industrial-quality 24 kWh lead-acid battery Simple upgrading for current PV plants Low acquisition and maintenance costs Quality product with a ten-year performance guarantee Fully recyclable battery system and affordable replacement terms

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Like any other sectors of the industry, the energy storage business has also been massively hit by the pandemic, causing troubles to accessing sites and getting permissions during the lockdown periods. This has considerably affected the activities of the industry for the rest of the year. Despite such challenges, so far, there has not been no cancellations or extended delays when it comes to any largescale projects under construction. In fact, it was quite the opposite as grid battery contracts of massive sizes have been signed over the past several months. One of which is the Southern California Edisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (SCE) 770MW storage procurement last May, believed to be among the largest there is. Although there will be slowdowns in the project execution, they will most likely be temporary only and will not lead to abandonment of the project. In addition, if utility-scale energy storage is considered as â&#x20AC;&#x153;critical infrastructure,â&#x20AC;? there will not be any problems accessing the site even during lockdown, as seen in Italy and California, for instance.

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However, behind-the-meter storage companies in general will likely feel the stronger impact as a lot of commercial and industrial (C&I) customers may cut back on their investments outside of their main business, making the purchase of energy storage systems considered nonessential for the meantime. The same can be said true for homeowners who have a higher chance of putting off major household spending until the next few years. In general, there will surely be a decrease in installation for 2020 compared to the forecasted numbers prior to the pandemic. Nonetheless, analysts predict a significant year-on-year growth in the total energy storage market as compared to 2019. To better understand the longerterm impact of COVID-19 on the industry, an assessment of the pandemicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s implications on the fundamental drivers of the storage market should be done. These three main drivers include the demand for services that energy storage can serve, competitiveness of energy storage to nonstorage solutions, and suitability of regulatory and market frameworks that will allow energy storage to play to its competitive advantages.

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THE FUTURE OF CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER PLANTS PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS

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MVTM SERIES: MVX 60 CELL MODULES High-quality and high-efficiency PV yields sensible solar

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SUNIVA MVTM SERIES MULTICRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULES

MVTM SERIES: MVX 60 CELL MODULES Suniva’s MVTM series modules are made of world class quality multicrystalline solar cells to bring you a reliable yield even under demanding conditions. Offering industry-leading performance, MVTM modules have a positive power tolerance to ensure reliable output. Ideal for residential rooftop systems, and on or off-grid commercial and utility systems, MVTM modules provide excellent value, performance and reliability. Certifications1:

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Built with world class quality multicrystalline cells, providing excellent performance value

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Suniva’s state-of-the art manufacturing facility features the most advanced equipment and technology

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Provides industry-leading 25 year linear warranty (with 10 year warranty on workmanship and materials)

Suniva MVTM series modules are manufactured and warranted to our specifications assuring consistent high performance and quality worldwide.

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Suniva is a U.S. –based company spun out from the Georgia Tech University Center of Excellence in Photovoltaics (one of only two such research centers in the U.S.)

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Balance of Systems Solutions (BOSS) Racking, Inverters, Batteries, Energy Storage Appliances and EV Chargers

How the Outbreak Impacts the Demand for Services That Energy Storage can Give Energy storage solves the demand to give power systems more flexibility. This is generally needed in the integration of variable renewable energy. With energy storage, the higher renewable energy shares from solar panels and wind power generators will be freely allowed in the power mix. This meant that any impact of the outbreak on renewable energy expansion will likely affect the storage, too. Coincidentally, many renewable energy projects have been postponed because of the project execution delays due to the pandemic and the overall decline in power prices. Analysts even suggest that 2020 will be the first year that the solar PV sector sees a decline.

How the Outbreak Impacts the Cost Competitiveness of Energy Storage Solutions In the short term, cost competitiveness will likely be affected by the fluctuations in price caused by supply chain disruptions after the first lockdown in China and the succeeding factory closures across the globe in early 2020. Upon the 208

renewal of the deferred storage demand, it will still take quite some time for the supply chain to return to normal. For the longer-term impact, however, the competitiveness of stationary lithium-ion batteries can be significantly attributed to the convergence of the transport and power segment, as well as the rise of electrified mobility. With the mass manufacture of battery cells for electric vehicles, huge cost decreases are achieved.

How the Outbreak Impacts Market and Regulatory Frameworks for Energy Storage To monetize the benefits of energy storage, there should be governmental buy-ins to effectively remove regulatory barriers to access the market. Many regions have seen the slow progress of the required adjustments to years-old power market frameworks that could accommodate energy storage, and this is often due to the lack of urgency from the authorities. The outbreak could significantly accelerate this process and create a sense of urgency to speed up the needed framework reforms. - End -

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