Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said Tuesday it recently energized its P450-million substation in Batangas City to meet the growing power demand in the area and help accelerate the province’s economic development.
The new 69 kilovolt (kV)-13.8 kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation in Pallocan West employs cutting-edge smart grid technology that will significantly improve the switching flexibility, power quality and reliability in Batangas City.
“Meralco is committed to supporting the needs of our customers through the delivery of reliable, stable, and safe electricity service. The newly energized Pallocan West substation will not only cater to the existing energy demand of Batangas City but is also designed to support the future power requirements of the emerging economic hub,” Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer Ronnie Aperocho said.
The project also involved the installation of a 50-megavolt-ampere (MVA) power transformer, two new 13.8 kV distribution feeders, and the construction of a new 69 kV line source.
The project will also serve the power requirements of business establishments including SM City Batangas, Wilcon Depot Batangas, United Doctors of St. Camillus de Lellis Hospital and Medical Center, Jesus of Nazareth Hospital Batangas, Days Hotel by Wyndham Batangas, and Pontefino Hotel and Residences.
“Moving forward, Meralco will continue investing heavily on projects that will not just improve the electricity distribution system, but also contribute to ensuring that the infrastructure support for the government’s nation-building efforts,” Aperocho said.
