Meralco to retire 5 substations

Meralso plans to retire five substations to save US$853,000 in systems losses. These are in Cavite, Lucena, Pagbilao, Forbes Park and Tondo.

Meralco is pursuing a conversion program, which would give way to the development of the 20 kilovolt/34.5-kv distribution system in these odd-voltage areas, according to reports by the Philippines Daily Inquirer.

Meralco has programmed the gradual conversion of odd-voltage systems or the distribution system with voltages other than 34.5 kv or 13.8 kv to the standardized 20 kv/34.5 kv distribution voltage system.

“The objectives of voltage standardization are to minimize equipment inventory types, reduce technical system loss, and improve the flexibility and reliability of electric service by phasing out isolated odd-voltage systems,” Meralco explained.