Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has upgraded a power transformer at the Tayabas Delivery Point (DP) Substation to ensure sufficient capacity to support growing power demand in Quezon Province and neighboring towns in Laguna.
From 100 megavolt-amperes (MVA), the power transformer now has a capacity of 300 MVA, providing N-1 contingency and accommodating high load growth, while improving the overall resilience of Meralco’s distribution system. The project also enhances operational efficiency through a projected reduction of 168,691.32 kWh in system loss.
The upgraded 230 kilovolt (kV) – 115 kV Tayabas DP Substation will ensure continuous and stable power supply to major industrial and commercial customers, such as Tayabas Community Hospital Inc., Southern Luzon State University, Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center Sariaya, Primark Town Center Tayabas, Pacific Mall Lucena, Quezon Medical Center, Lucena MMG General Hospital, the Quezon Provincial Governor’s Office, and SM City Lucena.
It will also enable the substation to accommodate new load applications, supporting the region’s economic growth and development.
“The uprating of the Tayabas power transformer is just one of the many projects we have lined up to enhance the reliability and capacity of our distribution system. Projects like this enable us to continue providing safe, stable, and sufficient power to homes, businesses, and vital institutions in fast-developing areas like Quezon Province. As energy demand continues to grow, we remain dedicated to building a resilient distribution network that is capable of supporting economic development that ultimately improves the lives of Filipinos,” Meralco First Vice President and Head of Networks Froilan J. Savet said.
