NGCP reports 10,260 MW available capacity for new power plants

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that over 10,260 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity remains available for new power plants.

Luzon has the most available capacity at around 6,573 MW, followed by Visayas with 2,281 MW and Mindanao with 1,406 MW.

The Department of Energy (DOE) expects demand to increase in Luzon by 5.37%, in the Visayas by 16.02%, and in Mindanao by 8.23% this year due to summer months.

NGCP emphasized that timely commissioning of new power plants will enhance grid resource adequacy, particularly focusing on baseload power plants for continuous supply.

The available capacity can accommodate 6,586.73 MW of committed power projects set to come online this year and is expected to support the DOE's projected peak demand.

NGCP has reiterated the need for additional non-intermittent baseload power sources to maintain grid stability.