Invest in Davao Oriental

Renewable Energy Development

Industry Background/Situationer

A rapid appraisal of the renewable energy potentials of Davao Oriental revealed the immense probability of establishing renewable energy power plants. Sources for developing RE projects are adequate with several deep rivers, & lakes, waterfalls, wood plantations, biomass waste emitted by agri-industrial plants, extra strong winds and powerful
waves in some areas of the province.

Potential Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls :

• Lake Diomaboc
• Carolina Lake
• Dagat Delia Lake
• Lake Danao
• Caraga River
• Cateel River
• Baganga River
• Manay River
• Dumagooc River in Governor Generoso
• Sergio Osmeña River
• Putting-Bato Waterfalls
• Magdawa falls
• Tres Marias Falls in Cateel
• Ambak-ambak Falls in Governor Generoso
• Rubilinda Falls

Biomass Wastes Producers :

• Coir Factories
• Sawmill Operators
• Rice Mill Owners
• Rice Farmers Organizations
• Wood Processing plants
• Furniture Makers
• Coco Farmers Organizations
• Womens Group Organizations
• Commercial Tree Plantation Organizations

Energy Distribution Unit in the Province

• Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORECO)

Market Potentials

• Local Household Consumers
• Local Industrial Companies
• Local Commercial Users
• Upcoming Industry Locators

Investment Potential
• Power generation

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