Meralco energizes two substations in Taguig

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Sunday said it energized two new smart substations in Taguig City with a combined investment of P854.04 million, as the company seeks to cater to the growing power demand in the area.

In an emailed statement, Meralco said it energized the P413.98-million Fort Bonifacio Global City (FBGC)-2 Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation, which will improve the switching flexibility, reliability, and power quality in Bonifacio Global City and nearby areas.

Meralco also energized the P440.06-million McKinley Hill GIS Substation, improving the operational switching flexibility during contingencies in McKinley Hill and nearby communities.

“As we energize the new substations, we also strengthen our commitment to continue delivering quality electricity services by strategically investing in projects to further improve our distribution system,” said Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer Ronnie Aperocho.

“Our customers can be assured that Meralco will remain a reliable and active partner of the government in the pursuit of continuous economic growth for all,” he added.

Meralco said the substations will improve services for St. Luke’s Medical Center, Shangri-La The Fort, Arthaland, Uptown Mall, One Residences, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Enderun Colleges Inc., Commerce & Industry Plaza, Science Hub, One Le Grand Tower, 8 Upper McKinley Towers, and One World Square.

Meralco constructs, operates, and maintains electric distribution systems in the cities and municipalities of Bulacan, Cavite, Metro Manila, and Rizal, as well as in certain areas in the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Pampanga, and Quezon.

The firm counts as subsidiaries and associates Vantage Energy Solutions and Management Inc. and MeridianX Inc., acting as retail electricity suppliers in Luzon and the Visayas. — DVM/KG, GMA Integrated News