
MANILA, PHILIPPINE — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has commenced development of a new substation in Kawit.
Meralco has signed an agreement with solutions provider First Orient International Ventures Corp. (FOIVC) for the construction of a gas-insulated switchgear substation on a 2,377-square meter land bank in Island Cove. The new substation should house three transformer banks, each capable of delivering 83-megavolt amperes (MVA) of power or a combined capacity of 249 MVA.
Once operational, Meralco said the project should address the power requirement of Island Cove, improve voltage regulation in the area, and guarantee operational switching flexibility when needed. It should also accommodate new load applications and relieve the critically loaded circuits of existing Meralco substations in the area.
“This Meralco Island Cove substation would be an integral part of the Meralco Distribution System in Cavite, supporting not just Island Cove’s power requirements, but also that of the communities around Kawit and Bacoor, Cavite,” Meralco first vice president, chief commercial officer, and head of customer retail services Ferdinand Geluz said. “The lot donation of the FOIVC group, where the substation is being built, is an enormous help for Meralco’s continuing efforts to deliver reliable power to our customers,” he said.
According to the company, Meralco’s reliable electric service is an essential component in achieving the company’s business goals and ensuring stable and efficient operations. The development of the new and modern substation is a testament to Meralco’s commitment to supporting economic growth through delivering continuous, adequate, reliable, and efficient electric service. The facility is set to be finished by April 2024.
Source Phill star global