GE takes part in engineering convention in the Philippines

Several leaders from GE will participate in the conference program on smart grid and electric vehicle technologies.

According to a release, energy efficiency and sustainability, along with the need to diversify its energy supply, are among the key issues facing the Philippines. Finding solutions to these challenges will be a key theme at the 2011 Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines 36th Annual Convention.

One of the most anticipated engineering and technology events in the country, the annual IEEE convention is a platform for governmental officials, industry leaders and researchers to discuss new technologies and policy developments. Several leaders from GE will participate in the conference program on smart grid and electric vehicle technologies, and the company will showcase its diverse product portfolio that can help the Philippines achieve its energy development goals.

The Philippines has a rising energy demand, with almost two thirds of the nation’s current energy supplied by natural gas and fossil fuels such as oil and coal. To increase energy efficiency in the country, new Smart Grid technologies need to be deployed and carbon emissions reduction through the usage of electric vehicles would have to be accelerated as well.

John Alcordo, country executive for GE Energy Philippines, believes that GE’s participation in the IIEE will help maximize opportunities both for the company and energy players in the country in areas such as knowledge sharing, collaboration and assistance in meeting the present challenges in the industry.

“GE was involved in a recent survey which concluded that consumers have a keen interest in the usage of pre-paid metering as a means to better manage their electricity bills. With GE’s broad portfolio and expertise in Energy - from Smart Grid applications to advanced technologies in power generation - we can help consumers, utilities and other industry users drive towards a reduced cost of electricity in Philippines,” Alcordo said.