The Department of Energy said “yellow alerts,” which indicate thinner power reserves to meet any surge in demand, are expected in Luzon during the seven weeks of the summer season—four in May and the first three of June. /PDI
She said no yellow alert was anticipated in Mindanao, which has been enjoying a surplus of electricity.
As of Thursday, data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines showed that demand in the Luzon grid was at 11,684 MW, while supply stood at 13,300 MW.
The department, she noted, was likewise evaluating the transmission line projects of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, which operates the country’s electricity backbone, to ensure the interconnectivity of the country’s grids. “We need to help one another because the problem of our power supply is the problem of all people. All of us have a way to help, all of us are part of the solution,” the DOE official said.The tight power supply is already being reflected in higher electricity prices.
“Historically, there is high demand in the months of May and June. If consumption increases, we need to expect an increase in electricity bills as well,” he said at a press briefing.
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