Proportion of new energy storage in Cebu Philippines

How to ensure a good power supply in Cebu?

Coordination between the government and business sectors and power producers is crucial to ensuring an adequate power supply. In fact, supply from neighboring regions like Leyte, Negros, and Mindanao play a vital role in meeting Cebu’s energy demands.

Does Cebu need a new power plant?

Currently, Cebu is energy-dependent on neighboring islands, importing about 60% of its electricity needs. To help address this vulnerability, AboitizPower is looking to add a new unit to its Therma Visayas (TVI) coal-fired power plant in Toledo, Cebu, injecting 150-MW into the grid.

Why is Cebu the power hub of the Visayas?

Cebu is projected to account for about half of this demand. The Department of Energy (DOE) highlighted Cebu’s pivotal role as the power hub of the Visayas, serving as the conduit for electricity imports from Luzon and Mindanao before distributing it to the rest of the islands in the region.

How many energy projects are in Cebu based on RDP 2023-2028?

Hence, all local government units in the region must have an ordinance that facilitate the implementation of energy projects in their jurisdiction, according to the RDP 2023-2028. The CV RDP 2023-2028 unveiled 28 committed and indicative power projects, of which 17 are in Cebu.

How much power does Cebu need?

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) shared that Cebu’s current total plant capacity is 1,123 megawatts (MW). Despite this, the island experienced a peak demand of 1,223 MW in May 2024, resulting in a 100 MW shortfall, which is being mitigated through power interconnections with Luzon and Mindanao.

How many new power projects in the Philippines?

The Department of Energy (DOE) has endorsed 11 new power projects, totaling 4,500 megawatts (MW), for System Impact Study (SIS) approval by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).