The Department of Energy (DOE) mentioned on Saturday that solely three out of the 9 energy technology vegetation in Luzon that had been shut down by Typhoon Egay have but to renew regular operations.
These are the NLREC Caparispisan Wind Farm in Ilocos Norte and the Irisan Unit 1 and Ampohaw Unit 1 in Benguet.
In a digital press briefing, DOE Undersecretary Felix Fuentebella mentioned the shutdown of the three energy vegetation has minimal influence as they collectively account for 88 megawatts in comparison with your complete capability of the Luzon energy system, which is 16,000 megawatts.
Fuentebella added that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines reported that transmission companies had been absolutely restored on Friday.
The DOE official mentioned 50 out of 62 affected electrical cooperatives at the moment are in regular operation.
He mentioned that the National Electrification Administration is focusing its efforts on the 4 electrical cooperatives which might be nonetheless with out energy, specifically the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative, the Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative, the Cagayan 2 Electric Cooperative, and the Abra Electric Cooperative.
On Thursday, the DOE reported that no less than 9 energy vegetation skilled outages “due to outside management control, specifically transient line faults caused by the strong winds, clogged intake due to flash floods, and/or flushing of accumulated silt.” — VBL, GMA Integrated News
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