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Puerto Galera wind farm bolsters Oriental Mindoro's fragile power supply
A newly operational wind energy facility in Puerto Galera is providing critical relief to Oriental Mindoro's electricity grid, which has been vulnerable to supply shortages and Red Alert warnings. The Philippine Hybrid Energy Systems Inc. wind farm began feeding power into the provincial network in early November.
LSN Philippines ·
CALAPAN CITY — Electricity generated from wind energy in Puerto Galera is helping stabilize Oriental Mindoro's power supply as the province grapples with chronically low reserves and recurring threats of Red Alert conditions, according to power sector data.
The Philippine Hybrid Energy Systems Inc. (PHESI) wind farm commenced operations on November 2, injecting renewable energy into Oriental Mindoro's grid during a period of sustained demand pressures. The facility represents one of the region's efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on conventional power generation.
Oriental Mindoro has faced persistent challenges in meeting electricity demand, with the provincial grid frequently operating at critically reduced capacity levels. Authorities have repeatedly issued Red Alert warnings, indicating power reserves have fallen to dangerous minimums. The addition of wind-generated capacity provides much-needed buffer against supply interruptions.
Energy officials have emphasized the importance of renewable sources such as wind power in bolstering grid stability across the Mindanao and Visayas region, where several provinces operate with constrained generation capacity. The PHESI facility's contribution underscores growing investments in sustainable energy infrastructure to address long-term power security challenges in provincial areas.