Davao Light unveils digital substation

By Lenie Lectura – July 31, 2020
from Business Mirror

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc., a subsidiary of AboitizPower Corp., has put up its first digital substation to cater to the growing demand for power.

A substation is an integral part of the power distribution system that ensures the safe delivery of electricity to homes and businesses. AboitizPower said digitizing a substation is “a big step” in improving accuracy, efficiency, reliability, and availability of power supply.

The power firm has launched its new Calinan substation, the city’s first digital substation located within the district.

The said substation has an improved higher capacity that can cater to more customers in surrounding areas. It is equipped with a communications system that allows for online monitoring and assessment, leading to early detection of possible technical problems, where immediate action can then be taken.

The power firm explained that the new facility will significantly reduce, shorten, and even prevent power outages and their impact to the community. It will also minimize the physical checking of the substation’s status and manual labor in restoring power, which is vital during the quarantine period.

“The threat of the pandemic did not lessen the dedication and commitment of Davao Light in providing reliable power and quality service to its customers,” said Rodger S. Velasco, president and COO of Davao Light.

“We continued to push forward with this project despite the trying times because the Calinan substation will help us make sure to keep the lights on for our customers during this community quarantine period.”