ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) is actively working to expedite the completion of its General Hughes Substation in the City Proper district. This initiative aims to provide consumers with reliable power supply before the end of 2026.
The new substation is a key component of MORE Power’s modernization program, which seeks to expand its facilities and enhance its ability to meet the increasing power demand in the City Proper district.
Once operational, the substation will address low-voltage concerns and improve the overall power distribution network.
The project involves a significant investment. This includes the construction of the substation and the installation of a 69-kV line spanning 4.3 circuit kilometers.
The General Hughes Substation will incorporate advanced technology, such as thermal cameras to monitor equipment hotspots and a built-in on-load tap changer to regulate voltage.
The substation’s 30/36 MVA power transformer was imported from Vietnam on October 8, 2026.
Engineer Ronaldo Torres, chief operating officer of MORE Power, emphasized the strategic location of the substation. While they typically place substations in the center to serve nearby customers, he said the General Hughes Substation specifically addresses the low-voltage concerns in the City Propert. If completed by the end of the year, it will serve the consumers of the City Proper, Iloilo City Hall, new city markets, and nearby customers.
After construction, MORE Power’s substations will have a total capacity of 288.5 MVA. This expanded capacity will enable the distribution utility to accommodate additional electricity demand while maintaining sufficient capacity for future growth and ensuring that its substations operate within a safe and optimal loading level of 60% to 70%.
MORE Power has continuously expanded its infrastructure over the years by constructing five new substations to accommodate the growing needs of its consumers. The distribution utility also rehabilitated three deteriorated substations inherited from the previous operator, namely the Molo, Jaro, and Mandurriao substations.
The new facility is part of MORE Power’s proactive measures to prepare for a potential increase in electricity demand as Iloilo City’s economy continues to grow.
MORE Power currently serves 105,210 consumers, a number that is steadily increasing as the company expands into the province of Iloilo. This expansion, coupled with the growing number of applications from consumers who want to switch to MORE Power, reflects their trust and confidence in the distribution utility./PN
