Framework Circular for Dispatch of Renewable Energy Resources in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, DOE Department Circular No. DC 2015-03- 0001 of 2015 (Philippines)

The Framework Circular governs the implementation of Must Dispatch and Priority Dispatch of renewable energy (RE) resources in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Must Dispatch in the WESM is enjoyed by qualified and registered intermittent RE-based plants whether or not under Feed-In Tariff (FIT) system, such as wind, solar, run-of-river hydro, or ocean energy, according to the preference in the dispatch schedule whenever generation is available. This is due to the difficulty in precisely predicting the availability of intermittent RE resources, making the energy generated variable and irregular and the availability of the resource inherently uncontrollable. Priority Dispatch means giving preference to biomass plants, under the FIT system, in the dispatch schedule. The Department of Energy shall issue certifications to qualified RE developers who are entitled to avail of the incentives under the RE Act.