๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ (๐) ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐จ๐๐-๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐๐ง
The National Power Corporation energized and inaugurated two (2) new off-grid areas in Taytay and Culion in Palawan as part of its commitment to providing reliable electricity in remote communities.
On August 25, 2023, the 30 kW generating unit in Galoc Island, a barangay under the Municipality of Culion, was tested and commissioned by NPC-Palawan Operations Divisionโs technical personnel. The official inauguration of the power plant took place on August 27, 2023, and was graced by the presence of key individuals including Mayor Ma. Virginia N. De Vera of Culion, Barangay Captain Mark Anthony Abrera, Mrs. Ruth Fortes of Busuanga Island Electric Cooperative, Engr. Ricardo Rodriguez from the Provincial Government of Palawan, and NPC-PODโs Engr. Frederick B. Barrios.
Galoc DPP now serves 90 households and is accessible by boat from Concepcion, Busuanga, or Coron Town.
Meanwhile in Taytay, Palawan, Bgy. Batas has been energized with two (2) 50 kW genset units giving electricity to 53 households on September 26, 2023. Batas DPP can be reached by a 3 to 4-hour pump boat ride from Taytay Poblacion. Electricity is seen to greatly assist in boosting the local livelihood which is seaweed farming.
With these two new power facilities, NPC now operates and maintains a total of 27 SPUG plants in Palawan.
