NGCP reports normal power grid operations during elections

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) reported on Monday that the country's power grid is operating normally as Philippine midterm elections closed.

Transmission lines and facilities are under normal operations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids with reduced consumption recorded on Election Day due to it being a special non-working holiday.

The NGCP suspended all maintenance activities ahead of the polls to ensure uninterrupted service during canvassing and proclamation of winners.

Power supply and demand for each grid as of 7 p.m. are: Luzon has a capacity of 15,362 MW and a demand of 10,141 MW; Visayas has a capacity of 2,571 MW and a demand of 2,084 MW; Mindanao has a capacity of 3,591 MW and a demand of 2,048 MW.

The Department of Energy (DOE) assured there is sufficient electricity supply for the dry season and elections.

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) also confirmed that the Philippine energy sector is fully prepared to provide stable electricity during the national and local elections.