Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) energized a new 115-kV switching station for ST Telemedia Global Data Centers Philippines’ (STT GDC) hyperscale facility in Fairview, Quezon City.
STT GDC Philippines, a joint venture of Globe Telecom, Ayala Corporation, and Singapore-based STT GDC, operates data centers in Metro Manila, Cavite and Davao.
The partnership with Meralco and STT GDC involves the construction of the switching station housed within STT GDC’s Polaris Data Center — the first of its kind in Meralco’s franchise area.
The in-building, dual-feed switching station will ensure a stable power supply and enhance the data center’s operational efficiency. STT GDC highlighted its partnership with Meralco as essential to maintaining sustainable and responsible operations.
“This is a statement to the international community that the Philippines can build a world-class infrastructure that shows that we are more than ready to support the enabling of a digital Philippines,” STT GDC Philippines president and CEO Carlo Malana said.
Harmonic System Inc. and Meralco subsidiary MIESCOR jointly constructed the new 115 kV sub transmission lines, providing reliable and redundant electric service to the data center.
The power distributor’s energy services unit, MSERV, supplied and installed key data center electrical equipment such as high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear, and oil-immersed transformers, and medium-voltage dry-type transformers.
“Meralco works closely with data center operators such as STT GDC to cater to their unique requirements. We are fully committed to providing reliable power and energizing critical infrastructure that will support the growth and development of the hyperscale industry in the country,” Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer Ronnie Aperocho said.
Meralco’s support of data centers in the country aligns well with the current administration’s priorities under its socio-economic agenda particularly on energy security and infrastructure development.