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NGCP issues fresh yellow alert for Visayas power grid
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines reinstated a yellow alert for the Visayas electricity system Saturday evening, hours after lifting a previous warning. The alert reflects continued challenges with power plant availability and ongoing maintenance work affecting regional supply.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert for the Visayas power grid Saturday, effective from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., marking a swift reversal after lifting an earlier warning the same day.
The yellow alert indicates tight power supply conditions in the region, triggered by the unavailability of several power plants and ongoing maintenance activities. The repeated warning underscores the fragility of the Visayas grid's capacity during peak demand hours.
Under yellow alert protocols, the NGCP closely monitors system conditions and may implement demand-side management measures if necessary to prevent outages. The alert serves as an early warning to industrial and commercial consumers that power interruptions could occur if supply conditions deteriorate further.
The repeated alerts highlight persistent challenges in the Visayas power system, where generation capacity constraints continue to pose risks during high-demand periods. The NGCP regularly issues such warnings to prepare stakeholders and the public for potential power supply disruptions.