The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the 500-kilovolt integration of Alternergy Holding Corp.’s P11.83 billion 128-megawatt Tanay Rizal Wind Power Project into the Luzon transmission backbone.
This follows a similar ERC approval earlier this month for Alternergy’s P7 billion 64-megawatt Alabat Wind Power Project.
In its decision, the ERC approved the application of Alternergy Tanay Wind Corp. (ATWC), a subsidiary of Alternergy, to develop and own a dedicated point-to-point transmission facility.
This involves constructing two double-circuit, 500 kV transmission lines and a 500 kV switchyard with a 1 x 150 MVA transformer, at a cost of P2.8 billion.
The ERC also approved a unique two-stage interconnection scheme comprising an interim and a final connection.
As an interim connection scheme, the ERC approved a bus-in connection to the existing 500 kV San Jose-Tayabas transmission backbone of the Luzon Grid, pending completion of the proposed Baras 500 kV Substation of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), which is the final connection scheme.
The ERC also directed NGCP to expedite the filing and completion of the NGCP Baras 500 kV Substation.
“This is an innovative interconnection scheme that enables our Tanay Wind Power Project to meet its commitment under the administration’s Green Energy Auction 2 (GEA 2),” said Gerry Magbanua, ATWC president.
“We are thankful to NGCP for its collaboration in ensuring our timely dispatch of green power to the grid while awaiting the final connection scheme.”
Magbanua also expressed appreciation to the ERC, led by newly appointed chairman Francis Saturnino Juan, highlighting the back-to-back approvals for Alternergy’s wind projects. Alena Mae S. Flores
“With NGCP and ERC’s support, our interconnection schemes for our Tanay and Alabat Wind Power Projects demonstrate Alternergy’s capability to design innovative solutions to critical transmission access for renewable energy infrastructure,” he said.
The Tanay Wind Power Project is part of Alternergy’s portfolio of renewable energy projects, supporting the company’s “Road to 500 MW” capacity goal by 2026.
