Meralco’s new P35-M switching station to boost energy reliability in Laguna

October 16, 2024
1:25PM PHT

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Meralco has commissioned the Milagrosa 115-kilovolt (kV) switching station in Carmelray Industrial Park II, Calamba City, Laguna, the company said on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

In a statement, the firm said the P35-million facility is designed to support Solar Tanauan Corporation’s 50-megawatt alternating current power plant by enhancing power delivery to Meralco’s 115-kV system.

Meralco's new switching facility will improve the reliability of power supply to Laguna, which is home to large factories, the company said./Contributed Photo

The new station, equipped with power circuit breakers, SCADA, and telecommunications systems, will bolster energy reliability across Calamba, Canlubang, and Cabuyao in Laguna.

Meralco said this project aligns with its strategy to improve distribution infrastructure and expand green capacity.

The company aims to ensure stable and sustainable electricity services for its customers as it continues to integrate renewable energy sources into its grid.

Meralco is the largest private-sector utility in the Philippines and is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker MER.

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