ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), Iloilo City’s electric distribution utility, has announced the completion and energization of its 30/36 MVA New Megaworld Substation on March 5.
This substation is the first permanent project of MORE Power since taking over operations in February 2020, and it is set to significantly boost Iloilo City’s power capacity and reliability, making it more attractive to potential investors.
According to MORE Power’s president and chief executive officer Roel Castro, the completion of the substation is a breakthrough for the company and the city.
STATE-OF-THE-ART
The substation features state-of-the-art machinery and technology, and it is strategically located to support the growing demand for electricity in Iloilo City.
The substation’s Power Transformer is from ABB/Hitachi, equipped with an On-load Tap Changer manufactured by Reinhausen, and features a “self-dehydrating breather” by COMEM Group Italy. It also has a digital interface for easy connection to smart grid applications and an online Dissolved Gas Analyzer (DGA) for real-time monitoring of its condition and life expectancy.
The substation is also equipped with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and automation features, enabling remote controlled operation from MORE Power’s Control Center.
The protection features of the substation include a transformer differential protection that protects the power transformer from external and internal faults and modernized overcurrent protection relays that are properly coordinated with other line protection devices for a more robust and reliable supply of power.
STRATEGIC LOCATION
The 30/36 MVA New Megaworld Substation is ready to support the development of the Iloilo Business Park and nearby districts, ensuring reliability and providing backup in case one line fails. With the substation now operational, the business park and its surrounding areas will have a more stable and reliable power supply, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to invest in Iloilo City.
MORE Power worked in partnership with Megaworld Corporation, that allowed the use of their property as the substation site.
Despite the property’s compact area, MORE Power’s engineers were able to fit everything without sacrificing the substation’s operation, safety and reliability.
With the energization of the 30/36 MVA New Megaworld Substation, Iloilo City is well-positioned to accommodate future investments and developments.
This project is a testament to MORE Power’s commitment to providing world-class power distribution services to Iloilo City.
With the company’s ongoing upgrading and rehabilitation of electric power infrastructures, the city can look forward to a brighter future and a more robust economy./PN
