Meralco Seeks Approval for Cagbalete Island Microgrid Operations
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is seeking approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to operate a microgrid on Cagbalete Island for 20 years. The project, serving 1,192 households, aims to recover costs through subsidies. This approval would allow Meralco to collect outstanding subsidies and demonstrates a model for serving underserved areas.
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