Introduction 1

CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Rationale of the Study
Energy is considered a source for the future and plays a pivotal role in its socio-economic
development (Mboumbone and Njomo, 2016). The world’s energy demand can theoretically be
exponentially exceeded by renewable energy resources, which have enormous potential. As a
result, these resources will make up a sizeable portion of the future global energy portfolio,
which is currently heavily focused on developing its supply of renewable energy resources
(Ellabban et al., 2014). Although access to electricity has improved in the Philippines, the
country still faces an energy insecurity problem (Taniguchi, 2019).The nation is heavily
dependent on coal power and large-scale transmission lines to fulfill its increasing demand for
electricity while attempting to supply electricity , rural areas have lagged significantly compared
to the city. This method has led to higher electricity prices, unequal distribution of power
between urban and rural areas. The use of sustainable renewable resources can lessen reliance on
imported fuels and susceptibility to volatile fuel prices and exchange rates. On the other hand,
renewable energy has many benefits, but it’s not always sunny when it comes to renewable
energy the renewable energy has high upfront costs, intermitted, have storage capabilities, have
geographic limitations, and aren’t always 100% carbon-free (Thoubboron, 2022)
In Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Cebu, electric consumers experienced high costs of
electricity. According to Erram (2022), electricity bills in Cebeco 1 went up from 12.92 PHP per
kilowatt-hour to 13.75 PHP kwh. As a result, a lot of consumers were not able to pay leading to a
power outage. As energy bills continue to rise, there is a growing imperative to explore
alternative and sustainable sources of power to alleviate this financial burden. Hence, some find
an alternative source of energy like solar panels, making people's lives more convenient and
having a low cost of living. This research introduces an innovative approach to this issue by
investigating the potential of portable fans as renewable energy sources and their role in
mitigating the challenges posed by high electricity costs. However, renewable energy sources do
not apply to some areas due to their geographical limitations.
This problem has long been studied to help rural areas facing severe electricity crises due
to a lack of investment in the power sector. Moreover, many studies have been conducted to
address having limited sources and high cost of electricity. One study was about the potential of
agricultural residue as an alternative energy source. Based on the study, the agricultural residue
has the potential to generate electricity from biomass, a total of around 1700 MW of electricity
(Uzair et al., 2019). Another study was about converting biomass into convenient energy-
containing substances. In addition, according to Rather and Bano (2019), biofuels generated
from non-food crops, like aquatic weeds, have great potential to meet part of our future energy
demand. Another study explores the potential of charcoal briquettes from Madan wood wastes.
The results revealed that Madan wood wastes could be considered as a potential renewable raw
material to manufacture briquettes as an alternative energy source (Kongprasert, Wangphanich,
& Jutilarptavorn, 2019). However, no studies yet have been made discussing the potential of a
portable fan as an alternative source of energy.
The objective of this study is to investigate the potential of portable fans as renewable
energy sources. In an era marked by a growing concern for sustainability and the need to reduce
our dependence on non-renewable energy, this research aims to explore the feasibility of
harnessing energy from portable fans. By conducting a thorough analysis of their design,
efficiency, and energy generation capabilities, we seek to determine if these common household
devices can be transformed into sustainable power sources. In addition, this study will not only
contribute to our understanding of alternative energy solutions but also pave the way for
innovative applications of everyday technology in the pursuit of a greener future.
Ultimately, the purpose of this study is to provide a solution addressing limited sources
and high cost of energy in rural areas. Creating productive and effective alternative sources of
energy from a portable fan. Hence, this study explores the potential of portable fans as an
alternative energy source to contribute to the success and to support our local community for
energy development.

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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Rationale of the Study

exponentially exceeded by renewable energy resources, which have enormous potential. As a

geographic limitations, and aren’t always 100% carbon-free (Thoubboron, 2022)

In Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Cebu, electric consumers experienced high costs of

not apply to some areas due to their geographical limitations.

material to manufacture briquettes as an alternative energy source (Kongprasert, Wangphanich,

portable fan as an alternative source of energy.

innovative applications of everyday technology in the pursuit of a greener future.

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