Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said over the weekend it energized a new substation in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to serve increasing the requirements of the fast-growing commercial, industrial and residential hubs in the province.
Meralco said in a statement the new Mesaland 115 kilovolt (kV) – 34.5 kV substation in Hacienda Sta. Elena would improve the power quality and system reliability in Sta. Rosa and Cabuyao in Laguna as well as Silang and Tagaytay City in Cavite.
This reinforces Meralco’s commitment to supporting the continued economic expansion in these high-growth urban areas.
The project entailed the installation of a new 83-megavolt-ampere (MVA) power transformer, capable of supporting four (4) new 34.5 kV distribution feeders.
Meralco said to ensure continuous power supply in the area, the Mesaland Substation has two 115 kV subtransmission feeds through the cutting-in of the existing Sta. Rosa 2 – Light Industry and Science Park 115-kV line, providing N-1 contingency.
“The newly energized Mesaland Substation underscores Meralco’s unwavering commitment to quality and continuous service improvement, meeting the growing power demands of commercial, industrial, and residential customers in Sta. Rosa and nearby areas. As part of its dedication to supporting economic growth, Meralco will continue to invest in the expansion and enhancement of its distribution network, ensuring a reliable and efficient power supply for the communities it serves,” Meralco first vice president and head of networks Froilan Savet said.
The company said residential communities, as well as education and health institutions in the area, are expected to benefit from the new substation.