Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) upgraded its Calamba 230 kilovolt (kV) -115 kV Delivery Point Substation to enhance the reliability and stability of electricity service in parts of Laguna and Batangas.
The project involved the installation of a third 300 megavolt ampere (MVA) power transformer, as well as associated 115 kV and 230 kV Gas Circuit Breakers, and protection and control panels.
This upgrade will support the growing power demand of key establishments including SM City Calamba, SM City Sto. Tomas, Mariwasa-Siam Ceramics Inc., Calamba Doctor’s Hospital, Philippine Manufacturing Co. of MURATA Inc., STMicroelectronics Inc., and Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corporation, as well as the neighboring communities in the area.
As part of its commitment to delivering high-quality, stable and reliable service, Meralco continues to invest heavily in upgrading and modernizing its electricity distribution system.|
