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Upgraded Albay power substation doubles capacity to boost grid reliability
An enhanced electrical facility in Ligao City is expected to reduce power outages across parts of Albay's third district. The upgraded Albay Electric Cooperative Inc. substation now operates at double its previous capacity.
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LIGAO CITY — The Albay Electric Cooperative Inc. (ALECO) has unveiled an upgraded substation in Barangay Dunao designed to strengthen power supply reliability across portions of Albay's third district. The facility's installed capacity has been doubled to 40 megavolt-amperes (MVA), a significant expansion from its previous specifications. The enhancement marks a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing service disruptions affecting households and commercial establishments in the area. ALECO's upgrade reflects growing efforts to modernize the region's electrical distribution network and accommodate increasing demand across the province. Officials have indicated that the improved capacity should translate to fewer outages and more stable power delivery for consumers in the affected communities. The substation project underscores ongoing initiatives to strengthen essential utilities infrastructure in Bicol Region.