by Myrna Velasco February 18, 2016
To underpin demand hike in the area
during the summer months, state-run National Power Corporation (NPC) has
deployed additional generating set of 600-kilowatt (kW) capacity for Lubang
Island in Occidental Mindoro.
The power firm said this would
ensure a more stable electricity supply for this island-grid jurisdiction
during the summer months.
Currently, it was emphasized that
the dependable capacity of the Lubang diesel power plant, which has been
serving the island’s power requirements, is rated at 1,400kw.
The area’s demand is at 850kw and
supplies to about 5,810 households over 24-hour duration of electricity
service.
According to NPC president Ma.
Gladys Cruz-Sta. Rita, the company “expedited the hauling of the new genset to
the island to avoid service interruption especially now that we are
anticipating a surge in demand due to the summer season.”
Sta. Rita further enthused that
“summer in Lubang Island does not only mean higher power consumption due to the
heat but also more tourists to visit the place.”
Lubang Island is known for its
tourism draw because of various activities and scenic spots that it can offer
to visitors.
Primarily, the island is
distinguished for its Onoda Trail, named after a Japanese soldier who lived in
the jungles for 30 years even post-World War II clinging to the belief that
world war was still on.
In many off-grid areas in the
country, the state-run firm has been striving to stretch their electricity
service not just for a half-day duration or 12 hours, but possibly longer at 16
hours or 24 hours when feasible.
To augment their capacities, the
company has been deploying gensets to various areas following assessments of
their corresponding needs. (MMV)
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