Auctions energize renewable sectorThe auctions have revitalized the renewable energy sector, after setbacks in the implementation of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008. Ann Margret Francisco, Global wind energy council Philippine country managerThis is the argument for early investments in renewable energy. Former energy official and renewable energy advocate Alberto Dalusung III said distributed solar farms were better options than large, concentrated farms. The Renewable Energy Act of 2008 grants qualified renewable energy sources “priority dispatch” in the grid, requiring government agencies to ensure that they are used ahead of non-renewable power. Malalaglag ang coal (Coal will be displaced).