Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) energized a new substation in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to serve increasing requirements of the fast-growing commercial, industrial, and residential hubs in the province.
The new Mesaland 115 kilovolt (kV) – 34.5 kV Substation, located in Hacienda Sta. Elena, will improve the power quality and system reliability in Sta. Rosa and Cabuyao in Laguna, as well as Silang and Tagaytay City in Cavite. This reinforces Meralco’s commitment to supporting the continued economic expansion in these high-growth urban areas.
The project entailed the installation of a new 83-megavolt-ampere (MVA) power transformer, capable of supporting four (4) new 34.5 kV distribution feeders.
To ensure continuous power supply in the area, the Mesaland Substation has two 115 kV sub-transmission feeds through the cutting-in of the existing Sta. Rosa 2 – Light Industry and Science Park 115-kV line, providing N-1 contingency.
Residential communities, as well as education and health institutions in the area, are expected to benefit from the new substation. 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 project will also serve the power requirements of business and commercial establishments including 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.
The development of the Mesaland Substation is part of Meralco’s commitment to improve its distribution system to ensure the delivery of safe, stable, and reliable electricity service to its customers.
“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,” Meralco First Vice President and Head of Networks Froilan J. Savet said.
