THE United States government said that the Philippines should embrace the use of renewable energy, in the wake of the several power outage that hit Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas earlier this month, 

According to US Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez, the Philippines should look into storing electricity through renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.

Fernandez made the discussion with officials from the Department of Energy at a media roundtable discussion.

"The Philippines is tailor-made for renewable energy with abundant sunshine and ample wind. By turning our vulnerability into a competitive advantage, we can attract the energies of the future," he said.

Likewise, Fernandez said that by increasing the supply of renewable energy will address power outages. 

He also said that during storms or low-wind days, battery storage is part of the solution.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has laid out plans to expand the Philippine's energy mix, specifically focusing on renewable energy and the potential use of nuclear power.

Fernandez said that renewable energy, can play a significant role in attracting more investments from the US and other countries, particularly in the semiconductor industry.

"Expanding our renewable energy supplies will generate more interest from companies to invest in the Philippines, creating a synergy between clean energy and the industry of the future," he said.