MANILA, Philippines, June 3 ------ Metro Manila and nearby provinces may still be hit by power interruptions this week as available power supply in the Luzon grid is expected to be just enough to meet projected peak customer demand and the requirements of the power grid.
This means that in case of emergency shutdowns of power plants or a big reduction in their output, power cuts may have to be implemented to preserve the integrity of the grid, according to Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).
As of June 2, grid operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said Luzon had 14,276 megawatts of available capacity, higher than the 11,572 MW over the weekend when the Luzon grid was placed on red alert. “We are currently experiencing peak demand of 12,000-13,000 MW, so I hope there are no further unplanned outages and deration in the current generating capacity that we have. That being the case, we should be able to get through the next days albeit reserves may likely remain thin,” said Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson and head of corporate communications. “However, as what we have seen also last June 1, an emergency shutdown of a plant could significantly affect our available supply so there will always be that risk. Unless more generating capacities become available soon, then rotational power interruptions will still be a possibility,” Zaldarriaga added.
Source: inquirer.net
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