KALIBO, Aklan — The Department of Energy (DoE) has signified its intention to put up a minihydropower plant in the hinterland areas of Libacao, Aklan.
Libacao Mayor Charito Navarossa recently received a communication from Mario Marasigan, Director of the DoE Energy Utilization Management Bureau, expressing the said intention.
In his letter, Marasigan said they found out that Bulabod River situated in Barangay Two has a firm flow of one cubic meter per second and a net head of 34.54 meters.
It has rated the firm capacities at 550 and 300 kilowatts, Marasigan added.
Navarossa, meanwhile, said that the DoE proposal is a welcome move, but their LGU will still have to consult with experts from the California Energy (CalEn).
"The CalEn has already invested millions of pesos for their plan to put up a series of hydro power dam projects in Libacao. They are planning to put up a multi-million dollar hydropower project to supply the needed demand for electricity in Panay," Navarosa said.
The mayor added that CalEn hopes to complete its feasibility study early next month. They, too, will construct a dam project that will commence before the year ends.
The national government is keen on providing an adequate supply of electricity in the Visayas to encourage more investments in the region. (PNA)
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