Iloilo City Achieves First Fully SCADA-Ready Power Substations

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Sources: Dailyguardian.Ph, Tribune.Ph

Summary

MORE Electric and Power Corporation has successfully transitioned Iloilo City to a fully unmanned power distribution network using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology. This modernization effort involves the rehabilitation of four substations, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing outage times for 108,381 consumers. The first fully unmanned substation, a 30MVA facility, was launched as part of a three-year rollout plan aimed at digitizing the power grid. The SCADA system allows for remote monitoring and management, improving response times to outages and enhancing safety for workers. The project is a response to the aging infrastructure inherited by MORE Power, which faced significant operational challenges prior to these upgrades. Key Points: • Iloilo City now has the first fully unmanned power distribution network in the region. • The SCADA system enables real-time monitoring and rapid power restoration. • The modernization plan aims to enhance safety and efficiency for over 108,000 consumers.

Key Entities

• Germany (country)
• Italy (country)
• Philippines (country)
• Scada (platform)