Meralco boosts Tayabas substation capacity
Meralco triples Tayabas transformer capacity to 300 MVA, boosting power reliability and supporting growth in Quezon and parts of Laguna.
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The Philippines, Quezon Province: Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the nation’s largest electricity distributor, has completed a major transformer upgrade at its Tayabas Delivery Point Substation to meet rising power demand across Quezon and parts of Laguna.
The transformer’s capacity was tripled from 100 MVA to 300 MVA, significantly boosting system reliability and providing an N-1 contingency, which ensures continuous operation even if one component fails, Meralco said in a statement.
“This upgrade is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity and dependability of our distribution network,” said Froilan J. Savet, Meralco First Vice President and Head of Networks.
Though the project’s cost was not disclosed, Meralco noted the upgrade is expected to cut system loss by roughly 168,691 kWh.
The newly enhanced 230 kV – 115 kV substation will now better serve major establishments in the region, including SM City Lucena, Pacific Mall Lucena, Southern Luzon State University, and Quezon Medical Center, as well as the Quezon Provincial Government Office.
The expansion also ensures the substation can accommodate future load applications, helping facilitate regional development and economic activity.
Meralco, controlled by business magnate Manuel V. Pangilinan, provides electricity to over 8 million customers. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently extended Meralco’s franchise by 25 years, originally set to expire in 2028.
Source: Bilyonaryo
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