DIGITAL SUBSTATION. Davao Light and Power Company, Inc.'s first digital substation in Calinan, Davao City. The new Calinan digital substation will minimize deploying manual labor to physically check the substation and restore power, which is helpful in this time of quarantine period. (Photo courtesy of AboitizPower)
MANILA – Davao Light and Power Company, Inc., a distribution utility unit of AboitizPower, now uses digital substation in Davao City that will improve power services to households in surrounding areas.
In a statement Thursday, AboitizPower said the new Calinan digital substation is the first digital substation located within the district.
“AboitizPower’s Calinan digital 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,” AboitizPower said.
A substation is part of a power distribution system which lowers high voltage electricity from transmission systems to be supplied safely to households and establishments.
Converting to digital substation improves accuracy, efficiency, reliability, and availability of power supply.
AboitizPower added the digital substation will significantly reduce and even prevent power outages in the community.
Launching a digital substation during this time of pandemic will also minimize physical checking of the substation’s condition and manual labor in restoring power, the firm said.
“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. 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,” Davao Light president and chief operating officer Rodger Velasco said. (PNA)
