Manila Electric : State-of-the-art Meralco substation inagurated

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) recently inaugurated its Banawe 115kV/34.5kV Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation facility in Quezon City. Said substation will provide additional capacity to serve the growing power needs of customers in Balintawak, Diliman, and San Francisco Del Monte in Quezon City. More than being safe and efficient, the facility has automation capabilities, making it more responsive during operational contingencies. Moreover, this new substation is part of Meralco's continuing efforts to deliver power quality and reliability that is at par with world-class standards. Among the commercial establishments that will benefit from this facility are Capitol Medical Center, Fisher Mall, Puregold Supermarket, Orion Wire Cable Inc., and Container Corporation of the Philippines, among other core customers. In photo are (from left): Meralco First Vice President and Head of Networks Ronnie L. Aperocho, Chief Technology Advisor Gavin D. Barfield, and Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications Alfredo S. Panlilio. Inset photo shows the facade of the Meralco Banawe GIS substation. Substations of this type also make use of the latest and proven technologies, which are ready for smart-grid applications such as distribution automation equipment and digital protective devices.