MANILA, Philippines – Working with other power stakeholders, the Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday said it assisted with the installation of three current transformers (CT) at the Calangatan Switching Station in Oriental Mindoro, enabling the full dispatch of wind power from the island’s largest renewable energy facility.
The installation and commissioning of the new transformers were carried out in collaboration with the National Transmission Corporation, the National Power Corporation, Philippines Hybrid Energy Systems Inc. (PHESI), Ormin Power Inc., and the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative.
The Calangatan Switching Station’s old transformers had limited the dispatch of the 16.530-megawatt (MW) wind power facility operated by PHESI, as a portion of available wind generation could not be fully delivered to the grid despite favorable wind conditions.
Following the successful replacement, testing and commissioning of the upgraded current transformers, the DOE said the system can now accommodate the full dispatch of approximately 16 MW of wind power from the PHESI facility, significantly improving the utilization of renewable energy in the Mindoro Island grid.
"Resolving grid constraints and improving system readiness are essential steps in enabling renewable energy projects to operate efficiently and contribute more meaningfully to the country’s energy supply,” Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said.
"The successful commissioning of the Calangatan facility demonstrates how open communication and strong collaboration among government agencies, transmission operators, electric cooperatives, and private sector partners can produce practical solutions that benefit electricity consumers and support the country’s clean energy goals," she added.
The DOE said it remains committed to working with stakeholders to strengthen the reliability of island grids while advancing the country’s transition toward a more sustainable and secure energy future.
