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Mindanao Faces Power Shortage, Rotational Brownouts Possible; SOCOTECO I Urges Conservation
A power supply shortage has triggered red and yellow alerts across the Mindanao grid, raising the possibility of rotational brownouts. South Cotabato Electric Cooperative I (SOCOTECO I) is urging consumers to conserve electricity.
KORONADAL CITY — The South Cotabato Electric Cooperative I (SOCOTECO I) on Thursday, Sept. 3, urged consumers in South Cotabato to conserve electricity as a power supply shortage prompted red and yellow alerts across the Mindanao grid, raising the possibility of rotational brownouts. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Mindanao grid on red and yellow alert status, indicating that power supply is insufficient to meet demand. SOCOTECO I warned that if the situation persists, rotational brownouts might be implemented to ensure a stable power supply for the entire region. This development highlights ongoing challenges in the Philippines' energy sector, particularly in rapidly growing regions like Mindanao, where demand often outpaces infrastructure development. Information Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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