NGCP places Luzon grid on red alert

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Thursday placed the Luzon Grid under red alert due to an unexpected shutdown of several powerplants.

The red alert warning is effective from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In an interview with DZBB, NGCP spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza said that the shutdown caused a power shortage in the entire luzon region.

.@NGCP_ALERT spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza: Meron po kasing tayong mga planta na nakakonekta sa grid na nagkaroon ng unexpected shutdown.

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) August 5, 2016

In an advisory, the NGCP said the red alert was necessary due to zero operating reserves brought about by insufficient power supply from generating plants.

Its power outlook as of 10 a.m. showed the following supply-demand scenario for Friday:

• Available capacity at 9,030 megawatts (MW)

• Peak demand at 8,564 MW

Alabanza said that the critical period will be at 2 p.m. due to the large consumption of electricity at that hour.

.@NGCP_ALERT spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza: Ang kritikal diyan sa Luzon eh alas dos ng hapon. https://t.co/CaqsfpAhw6

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) August 5, 2016

Meanwhile, the NCPG is transferring electricity from Visayas to Luzon.
 

.@NGCP_ALERT spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza: Kumukuha po tayo ng kuryente sa Visayas dahil may connection mula Ormoc hanggang Naga.

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) August 5, 2016

NGCP also raised the yellow alert over the Luzon grid from 6 p.m. Friday to 12 a.m. Saturday due to lower operating reserves. — Ted Cordero/VDS, GMA News