Energy dep’t warns Luzon grid may experience red alerts until next week

In an advisory on Monday afternoon, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said the Luzon grid was placed under red alert status from 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE LUZON GRID could face red alerts until next week if the power plants that experienced forced outage or derated capacities fail to resume operations, the Department of Energy said on Monday.

In an advisory, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said the Luzon grid was placed under red alert status from 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.The grid had 11,810 MW in available capacity, while the peak demand hit 11,785 MW. In an 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Typhoon Aghon maintained its strength while moving northeastward over the Philippine sea.

“Several hydropower plants are derated as you know and despite the typhoon, they have not yet recovered their normal levels,” Mr. Lotilla said.

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