Visayas Grid Faces Yellow Alert Due to Coal Plant Outages
Visayas grid under yellow alert anew amid coal plants’ shutdown
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The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has issued a yellow alert for the Visayas grid following the shutdown of three major coal plants. This alert, effective from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., indicates a potential risk of power outages due to thinning reserves amid rising electricity demand.
- 01Three large coal plants are currently offline, contributing to the yellow alert status.
- 02The yellow alert is in effect from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the announcement.
- 03As of 8 a.m., approximately 867 megawatts (MW) of power is unavailable to the grid.
- 04The total available capacity of the grid is 2,670 MW, while peak demand is at 2,479 MW.
- 05The Visayas grid has experienced a yellow alert status 11 times since the beginning of the year.
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The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has raised a yellow alert for the Visayas grid due to the shutdown of three significant coal plants, which has resulted in a notable reduction in available power. The alert is active from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., indicating that power reserves are diminishing and any further unexpected outages could lead to service interruptions. As of 8 a.m., the NGCP reported that about 867 megawatts (MW) of capacity is currently offline, leaving an available capacity of 2,670 MW against a peak demand of 2,479 MW. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Visayas grid, which has been under yellow alert status 11 times since the start of the year. The combination of increased electricity demand and the unavailability of coal facilities has raised concerns about the stability of power supply in the region.
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Residents in the Visayas region may face potential power interruptions due to thinning reserves, affecting daily activities and businesses.
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