Name of Unit

E-Formula Technologies, Inc.

Hyperlink

https://www.e-formula.com/

Name of Application Service

Bohol Net-Zero Transformation Project: A Five-Pillar Energy Approach – Energy Conservation, Green Electricity Production, Energy Storage Solutions, Electric Vehicle Charging Network, and Intelligent Energy Management System.

Name of the Collaborative Group

Bohol Province, Philippines

Hyperlink

https://bohol.gov.ph/

Application Field Description

1.     Scope of Application:

Bohol Island, Philippines: Approximately 3,269 square kilometers in area, with a coastline length of 261 kilometers. It is the tenth largest island in the Philippines, with a population of about 1.13 million.

2.  Current Situation Analysis of Bohol Province:

(1). Energy Overview: The total electricity demand on the island is 132.4MW, of which 90MW (approximately 68%) relies on external power supply. Of the remaining 42.4MW (approximately 32%), 34MW (approximately 26%) comes from fossil fuels, with only 8.4MW (approximately 6%) from renewable energy sources. Additionally, the Janopol hydropower plant, contributing 5.0MW, was submerged in a recent typhoon and is now inactive. Therefore, there is an urgent need for infrastructure investment in local power supply and transitioning to a net-zero power source.

(2). Industry Overview:

The main industry in Bohol Province is tourism. Although it has not yet fully recovered to the pre-COVID-19 level of 1.5 million visitors annually, the province was designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2023, and tourist numbers are expected to gradually exceed pre-pandemic levels. Promoting sustainable tourism and ensuring stable power supply have thus become crucial for local economic development.

3.  Project Benefits:

(1). Assisting in stabilizing local power supply.

(2). Providing zero-carbon electricity.

(3). Supporting the development of sustainable tourism industry and local economy, creating job opportunities.

Brief of Innovation and Achievement

This project will empower Bohol, Philippines to achieve its net-zero transition by deploying a suite of integrated energy solutions. These include establishing solar, wind, and hydro power generation facilities; producing sustainable aviation fuel; implementing waste-to-energy systems; integrating electric vehicles with bidirectional charging infrastructure; and leveraging hydrogen fuel cell technology. The successful implementation of these initiatives will generate significant carbon credits.

Challenges and Solutions for the Application’s Deployment

In order to secure the support of the Japanese and Philippine governments, Chodai Corporation of Japan is well aware of our company's past accomplishments and capabilities in the Philippines. They have extended a special invitation for our collaboration on this project, leveraging the strengths of both parties to facilitate bilateral cooperation. Through diligent investigation, research, and negotiations on both sides, we successfully persuaded the Japanese government and obtained approval from the Japanese government in the form of an approval letter.

There are cultural differences in construction and operational planning between Taiwan and the Philippines, which have posed challenges in project execution. These difficulties can be overcome through cross-cultural training, establishing collaborative planning and execution mechanisms, prioritizing document and on-site management, appointing communication coordinators from both sides, and implementing flexible processes.