Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has energized a new substation in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to help meet the growing power demand of residential, commercial, and industrial developments in the area.

The company said over the weekend that Mesaland 115 kilovolt (kV) — 34.5 kV Substation in Hacienda Sta. Elena is expected to enhance power quality and improve system reliability in Sta. Rosa and Cabuyao in Laguna, as well as Silang and Tagaytay City in Cavite.

The new facility includes an 83-megavolt-ampere power transformer capable of supporting four 34.5 kV distribution feeders.

“The newly energized Mesaland Substation underscores Meralco’s unwavering commitment to quality and continuous service improvement, meeting the growing power demands of commercial, industrial, and residential customers in Sta. Rosa and nearby areas.

As part of its dedication to supporting economic growth, Meralco will continue to invest in the expansion and enhancement of its distribution network, ensuring a reliable and efficient power supply for the communities it serves,” said Froilan J. Savet, Meralco’s first vice president and head of Networks.

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To ensure a stable power supply, the substation is equipped with two 115 kV sub-transmission feeds via the cutting-in of the existing Sta. Rosa 2 — Light Industry and Science Park 115-kV line, providing an N-1 contingency setup.

Several residential communities, schools, and hospitals are expected to benefit from the improved power infrastructure. These include Treveia, Adventist University of the Philippines, The Medical City South Luzon, Zadia Towers, Hacienda Sta. Elena, The Sonoma Residences, Abrio, Santierra, Lumira and Venare.

The substation will also support the energy needs of key business and commercial establishments such as Landers Superstore, S&R, Ayala Malls Solenad, Robinsons Nuvali, The Landmark Supermarket, Seda Hotel, Concentrix, Asurion, AllHome Sta. Rosa, Vista Mall Sta. Rosa, Paseo de Sta. Rosa and Promenade Sta. Rosa.