THE Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday said that 956 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity had been added to the country’s power grids as of Nov. 27 under a presidential directive to speed up the construction of 200 power plants by 2028.

In a statement, the DOE said the expansion — which also includes 160 MW of new energy storage systems in Luzon and the Visayas — was part of a government effort to address recurring electricity shortages and bolster supply. It called the additions “concrete progress” in translating the president’s orders into on-the-ground infrastructure.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details