An online explanation of water-energy nexus says that it is “the relationship between the water used for energy production and the energy consumed to extract, purify, deliver, heat/cool, treat, and dispose of water (and wastewater).”
“They are also producing electricity from the hydro plant which runs the plant. It enables the renewable energy through its built-in hydroelectric power, lessens reliance on our already strained electricity grid and responds to the clamor for better environmental stewardship and more responsible management of natural resources,” he said.
The President also lauded the project partners for their efforts “to ensure the protection and conservation of the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed.”
“Thank you for showing us the deep well of potential that public-private partnerships hold, not just in securing water supply but also in paving the way for enhanced economic growth, jobs creation, and improved standards of living for all Filipinos,” President Marcos Jr. said.
