ADDU Create - Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technologies

24/09/2026

POWERING THE FUTURE THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY!

The REnewergy 2026: Connecting HEIs through Renewable Energy, Knowledge Sharing, Research, and Innovation – HEI Caravan is coming to Ateneo de Davao University!

As the final leg of the Renewable Energy (RE) Caravan under the DOST Davao Region MICROGRIDTERPRISES in GIDA through CEST Project, this activity brings together students, researchers, educators, and the academic community to explore how renewable energy, research, innovation, and technology deployment can create sustainable opportunities and resilient communities.

MEET OUR RESOURCE SPEAKERS!

Engr. Andrei Kyr L. Austria
Science Research Specialist
Department of Energy – Mindanao Field Office
Topic: Renewable Energy Landscape in Mindanao

Engr. Mardione Albert Mozo
Assistant Professor
Ateneo de Davao University
Topic: The Energy Plus Approach: An Energy Delivery Model for Indigenous Community Empowerment

Engr. Ruben Salvador, Jr., PhD
Associate Professor
Ateneo de Davao University
Topic: The Role of Bioenergy in a Sustainable Future

Engr. Jimmy F. Vale Jr.
Project Technical Specialist III
Department of Science and Technology – Davao Region
Topic: Advancing Renewable Energy in GIDA Communities: Research, Innovation, and Technology Deployment Experiences from the MICROGRIDTERPRISES Project

Through their diverse expertise in renewable energy, engineering, research, innovation, and community-based development, our resource speakers will share valuable insights on how knowledge and technology can be transformed into practical solutions for real-world challenges.

For our students and future professionals, this is an opportunity to discover research and innovation pathways, explore emerging renewable energy technologies, and understand how engineering and entrepreneurship can contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Come join us, learn from experts, exchange ideas, and discover how your knowledge, creativity, and innovative mindset can help power a sustainable future!

14/08/2026

ADDU-CREATE recently collaborated with The Climate Reality Project Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE), City of Mati LGU, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), and Aktiv Asia Pilipinas in capacitating the LGUs in Mindanao to scope local energy initiatives and localize the Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) energy policies and measures.

The initiative focused on strengthening the integration of climate and energy actions into key local development and planning instruments, including the Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (LEECP), Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP), Local Development Investment Program (LDIP), Annual Investment Program (AIP), Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), Local Building Code, and other relevant LGU plans and policies.

The Philippines’ first NDC, submitted in April 2021, commits the country to reduce and avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 75% by 2030, relative to a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario. Of this commitment, 2.71% is unconditional, achievable using the country’s own resources, while 72.29% is conditional on international finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building support.

The NDC covers five key sectors: agriculture, waste, industrial processes and product use (IPPU), transport, and energy.

For the energy sector, the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) serves as one of the government’s key instruments for advancing the country’s unconditional NDC commitment to reduce emissions.

At the local level, translating these national commitments into concrete, integrated, and implementable actions is essential. Climate action becomes more meaningful when it is embedded in local plans, investments, infrastructure, and community development priorities.

20/05/2026

Honored to share that two renewable energy and sustainability initiatives produced through ADDU-CREATE were recognized in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Top 100.

🏆 Renewable Energy Community Desalination (RECoDeS) – Rank #38 worldwide
(SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Global Challenges)

🏆 Mindanao Renewable Energy R&D Collaboration (MREC) Program – Rank #83 worldwide
(Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research)

Other programs from ADDU that were also recognized are: Ateneo de Davao Coffee and Cacao Collaborative Laboratory (ADDC3LL) and Ateneo de Davao Ventures Innovation Center (ADDventure).

Congratulations to the entire ADDU WURI Team, collaborators, researchers, and partner communities!

02/05/2026

Convergence of Research and Community Engagement: Strengthening Partnerships for a Sustainable Energy Future in Local Governments ⚡🌱

Bringing together the Department of Energy (DOE), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, this coordination meeting at the Mindanao Renewable Energy Research and Development Center (MREC) of Ateneo de Davao University highlights the power of collaboration between academia and local governments. Discussions focused on renewable energy resource assessment in the province, the development and implementation of the Provincial Energy Code, investment opportunities, and key policy initiatives. Through this convergence of research and community engagement, we continue to build data-driven, inclusive, and sustainable energy solutions for our local communities.

06/02/2026

17/12/2025

The Mindanao Renewable Energy R&D Center (MREC)—a collaborative program for research, development, and innovation in renewable energy, established as a Niche R&D Center in the Region (NICER) of the Department of Science and Technology and hosted by Ateneo de Davao University—has assisted the Province of Surigao del Sur in institutionalizing renewable energy and energy efficiency through the development of a provincial ordinance. This ordinance provides the policy framework for advancing sustainable energy programs, with future implementation to be supported by the Provincial Green Fund.

Beyond policy development, MREC has further capacitated the Province through technical assistance in energy profiling, electricity demand analysis and forecasting, local energy efficiency and conservation planning, and performance assessment of the provincial energy system. These efforts have been undertaken in close collaboration with the electric cooperatives, the Department of Energy, and other key stakeholders, ensuring that planning and implementation are grounded in robust data and coordinated institutional action.

The resulting Sustainable Energy Code serves as a foundational instrument to guide and strengthen the Provincial Energy Development Plan, anchored on the following purposes:

1. To achieve energy security, system resilience, and energy affordability;
2. To accelerate the deployment of renewable energy (RE) and the adoption of energy efficiency (EE) measures; and
3. To enable a climate-resilient, just, circular, and investment-ready energy transition.

The Energy Code is structured around the following core pillars:
1. Energy governance and integrated planning;
2. Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the circular economy;
3. Power distribution, microgrids, and energy resilience;
4. Climate action, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), and the just energy transition; and
5. Investment promotion, incentives, and sustainable energy financing.

Moving forward, the next phase of collaboration will focus on the conduct of a comprehensive renewable energy resource assessment for the Province, alongside the development of a coherent package of policy and institutional strengthening measures, investment planning frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure effective implementation and long-term impact of the Sustainable Energy Code.

29/11/2025

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

Mark your calendars and join us for the 8th Renewable Energy Congress & Exhibit at the Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City, Philippines.

Register now at https://tinyurl.com/RECongress2025

20/11/2025

The academe, through the Mindanao Renewable Energy R&D Center (MREC), presented its initiatives to accelerate renewable energy integration in Mindanao during the 3rd Mindanao Clean Energy Forum (MCEF) held on November 19–20, 2025 in Butuan City. These initiatives directly support Mindanao’s ambition to achieve a 50% renewable energy share in the electricity grid by 2030, in line with the forum’s overarching theme. Dr. Nelson Enano, the Center Manager of MREC, introduced the center's collaborative R&D framework, highlighting how research institutions across Mindanao coordinate their efforts to address region-specific energy challenges, considering each area’s distinct resource potential and contextual factors. This collaborative approach helps align the efforts of different regions toward Mindanao’s broader energy goals.

Dr. Enano highlighted MREC’s research on solar photovoltaic microgrid systems, ocean renewable energy, and concentrated solar power—emerging technologies with strong potential for deployment in remote hinterlands and small island and coastal communities providing social and economic impacts. He also emphasized MREC’s work on tracking the implementation of mechanisms under the Renewable Energy Act in Mindanao and assisting local government units in formulating sustainable energy development plans.

A key highlight of his presentation was the DOST-funded solar PV microgrid project in the Mandaya community of Manurigao, Davao de Oro. As one of the country's pioneering microgrid initiatives, the project illustrates both the challenges and opportunities of providing electricity to off-grid communities and contributes significantly to the national push for total electrification. Dr. Enano underscored the critical role of microgrids in improving energy access, grid reliability, and environmental performance of off-grid energy systems. He also pointed out the existing investment gaps for microgrid development and discussed how mechanisms such as the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification could be tapped to address these gaps.

Overall, MREC’s presentation during the 3rd MCEF highlighted the indispensable role of academic R&D as a trailblazer—advancing frontier technologies even when the enabling environment, including economic viability, technological readiness, institutional capacity, and consumer awareness, is still emerging.

18/11/2025

3rd Mindanao Clean Energy Forum (MCEF) 2025

Theme: “RACE to 50:50: Accelerating Mindanao’s Energy Transition”
Date: November 19–20, 2025
Venue: Butuan City

🌍 Join Us at the 3rd Mindanao Clean Energy Forum (MCEF) 2025

Theme: “RACE to 50:50: Accelerating Mindanao’s Energy Transition” Date: November 19–20, 2025
Venue: Butuan City

The Mindanao Clean Energy Forum (MCEF) 2025 will convene leaders and innovators to chart the path toward a cleaner, more sustainable, and resilient energy future for Mindanao.

This year’s Forum will gather:

-Government leaders and policymakers

-Energy experts and investors

-Financing institutions

-Local government units

-The academe

-Private sector representatives

-Civil society organizations

Together, these stakeholders will exchange insights, align strategies, and explore opportunities that accelerate Mindanao’s transition to renewable energy and sustainable development.

Importantly, the MCEF 2025 is being held as part of the 18th Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week (November 19–25, 2025), underscoring its role in advancing national awareness and collective action on climate resilience.

The MCEF is organized by the Mindanao Renewable Energy Acceleration and Coordination Hub (MinREACH)—a consortium of the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF), MinDA, and Ateneo de Davao University—in collaboration with WWF, the City of Butuan, ICSC, and CREAM.

📌 Register here: https://forms.gle/ksTBGEc82cYodJj77

17/11/2025

The Mindanao Renewable Energy R&D Center (MREC) provided a critical assessment of the unsolicited proposal submitted to the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Center for the rehabilitation, operation, and maintenance of the 1,000-MW Agus–Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex, the backbone of Mindanao power grid, in terms of technical viability, economic feasibility, environmental implications, and social impacts. Aside from rehabilitation, the proposal also included the development of the Energy Storage Project (ESP) integrated with solar load centers, the Hybrid Economic Dispatch (HED), the Circular Energy for Hydro Plant (CEHP), and the mass-based ownership model for the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) intended to operate and manage the project.

This Just Energy Transition (JET) Dialogue, attended by stakeholders from various sectors, was organized by the Mindanao Renewable Energy Acceleration and coordination Hub (MinREACH), a platform for stakeholders convergence to tackle Mindanao's transition towards greater integration of renewable energy. Its convenors are the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF), the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU).

DAVAO CITY/ Nov. 16, 2025 – Consumer groups and businesses in the Davao Region have expressed support for the unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate, operate, and maintain the 1,000-megawatt Agus-Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex (APHC). The Greenergy Renewables Group Inc. (GRGI) submitted the unsolicit...