Nearly 18 GW power projects cleared for grid impact study
Power projects totaling over 17.8 gigawatts were endorsed to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) for system impact studies (SIS) in the first half, according to the Department of Energy.
In the Philippines, over 17.8 gigawatts of power projects have received approval for grid impact studies, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). The first half of the year saw 137 projects receive SIS endorsements, with battery energy storage systems accounting for 85 of them. The projects also included wind, solar with battery storage, hydropower, waste-to-energy, and biomass facilities, as well as natural gas, diesel, and coal-fired power plants.
The System Impact Study (SIS) is critical in determining whether the national grid can handle the additional capacity and identifying any necessary upgrades, such as transmission lines, transformers, or substations. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is responsible for overseeing the national grid's operation, maintenance, and development.
NGCP spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza stressed the importance of coordination between transmission and generation planning to ensure the efficient growth of the country's energy infrastructure. She cautioned that building generation in areas with inadequate grid capacity can lead to "stranded capacity," where the generated power cannot be effectively utilized.
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