The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has completed an upgrade of its Calamba 230-kilovolt (kV) to 115-kV Delivery Point Substation to meet the increasing electricity demand across parts of Laguna and Batangas.
The enhancement included the installation of a third 300-megavolt ampere (MVA) power transformer, along with new 115-kV and 230-kV gas circuit breakers, and upgraded protection and control panels. These improvements will ensure more stable and dependable power for major establishments such as SM City Calamba, SM City Sto. Tomas, Mariwasa-Siam Ceramics Inc., Calamba Doctor’s Hospital, Philippine Manufacturing Co. of MURATA Inc., STMicroelectronics Inc., and Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corporation, as well as surrounding communities.
Meralco said the upgrade forms part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen its distribution network and deliver high-quality, reliable electricity service to its customers amid rising energy needs in Southern Luzon.