INVESTMENTS IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS BOOST MERALCO’S NETWORK RELIABILITY AND SERVICE EFFICIENCY
Energizing growth. Meralco has recently commissioned the Mesaland 115 kV-34.5 kV Substation in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to ensure a more reliable and stable power supply in the surrounding high-growth areas.
In line with its continuing commitment to deliver safe, adequate, reliable and cost-effective service to its customers, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has been pouring in massive investments to improve and modernize its distribution system.
In 2024, the company completed a total of 18 major system requirement (SR) and miscellaneous allocation (MA) electric capital projects (ECP), of which four are Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) smart substations, which have advanced features that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the company’s distribution network.
These modern, state-of-the-art distribution facilities are designed not just to accommodate additional load but also ensures Meralco’s readiness to support future power requirements of customers.
The newly completed substations include the Pallocan West GIS Substation in Batangas City, the first smart substation in the southern part of Meralco’s franchise area; the San Joaquin GIS Substation in Pasig City, the first ever fully indoor substation of its kind in the country; the Arcovia GIS Substation in Pasig City; and Sampaloc GIS Substation in the City of Manila.
First smart substation in the south
Intended to meet the growing power demand and help accelerate economic development in Batangas City, the Pallocan West 69-kilovolt (kV)-13.8kV GIS Substation is the first smart substation in the southern part of Meralco’s franchise area. It uses cutting-edge smart grid technology that significantly improves the switching flexibility, power quality and reliability.
The project will benefit key government offices such as the Batangas Provincial Capitol and will 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.
Implementing upgrades to boost reliability. Meralco ensures reliable and continuous electricity service to customers through regular upgrades of its facilities. Shown in photo is new 34.5 kilovolt (kV) modular GIS which replaced the 33-year-old metal-clad switchgears in its Novaliches Substation in North Caloocan and Quezon City.
