(PE2 Note: Manila Standard''s Alena Mae Flores reports on PE2''s recommendation to intensify planning efforts toward reducing or shifthing the 3.3 GW peak demand caused by rising temperatures.)
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) called for a strategic shift to address the tight power supply by managing peak demand as a prerequisite to planning new generating and transmission capacities.
PE2 president Alexander Ablaza said in a statement a significant portion of the country-wide 3,340 megawatt rise in summer demand could actually be flattened through either peak-shaving or load-shifting toward off-peak hours.
"While it would be theoretically impossible to achieve a totally flat demand curve, our energy-use economy should at least aspire to reduce the 3.3 GW bump in peak demand every summer," Ablaza said.
Ablaza said it is imperative to initially exhaust all opportunities to flatten daily and seasonal peak demand curves prior to the planning of new power plants.
He said PE2 believes that the thinning of power reserves every summer is always brought about by the vicious cycle where the end-use economy perpetually requires more energy when ambient temperatures soar.
"The hotter the weather, the more energy is required to provide cooling through air conditioning and refrigeration," Ablaza said.
"PE2 believes that our limited power supply capacities can be optimally planned and dispatched if we try to flatten our steep peak demand curves as an initial step. There is so much talk about beefing up our thinning reserves by accelerating the addition of new power plants, but there are no conscious and concerted efforts toward shaving or shifting peak demand toward off-peak periods," he said.
He said the grids always plan for the April-May summer peak demand for available generating capacities, which have recently risen by up to 27 percent from than the annual low demand every January.
Ablaza said the permanent peak shaving could be achieved through aggressive replacement of energy-intensive systems in the commercial, industrial, transport and government sectors with more efficient technologies.
A portion of the current peak demand can be shifted to off-peak hours or periods through a wide range of energy storage technologies, which now include thermal, kinetic and battery energy storage systems, he said.
He said the more energy-efficient cooling technologies such as district or centralized systems, variable refrigerant flow, inverter and solar thermal cooling should replace conventional cooling systems to reduce peak demand for cooling especially through the mid-day and early afternoon peak hours of several highly urbanized cities.
Save the date: March 20, 2024 SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City» Learn More» View Highlights Video» Download Program
Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. (PE2), is a non-stock, non-profit organization of energy efficiency market stakeholders.
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance, Inc. (PE2) is a non-stock, non-profit organization of energy efficiency market stakeholders.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
"The afternoon and evening are the peak electricity consumption periods in the city. During this period, some factories, energy storage, and shopping malls can reduce the electricity load by increasing the air conditioning temperature and adjusting the construction period. In this way, when aggregated, it is equivalent to adding a new generator set without adding an inch of land or consuming an extra ton of coal." Wu Jia, the director of the marketing department of State Grid Pinghu Power Supply Company, introduced that the Pinghu City Load Management Center has organized seven virtual power plant peak shaving calls this summer, and the maximum responsive load has exceeded 12,000 kilowatts several times.
As of now, the "virtual power plant" in Pinghu has aggregated 118 users including industries, energy storage, and self-owned power plants, and the maximum capacity of the resource pool is 101,000 kilowatts, accounting for approximately 9.4% of the local maximum social load in 2024.
"The afternoon and evening are the peak electricity consumption periods in the city. During this period, some factories, energy storage, and shopping malls can reduce the electricity load by increasing the air conditioning temperature and adjusting the construction period. In this way, when aggregated, it is equivalent to adding a new generator set without adding an inch of land or consuming an extra ton of coal." Wu Jia, the director of the marketing department of State Grid Pinghu Power Supply Company, introduced that the Pinghu City Load Management Center has organized seven virtual power plant peak shaving calls this summer, and the maximum responsive load has exceeded 12,000 kilowatts several times.
To help out our modern gentlemen readers out there, here is a quick rundown of grooming places if you ever want to schedule a pamper day for yourself!
About Manila peak shaving
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in Manila peak shaving have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
When you're looking for the latest and most efficient Manila peak shaving for your PV project, our website offers a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge products designed to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're a renewable energy developer, utility company, or commercial enterprise looking to reduce your carbon footprint, we have the solutions to help you harness the full potential of solar energy.
By interacting with our online customer service, you'll gain a deep understanding of the various Manila peak shaving featured in our extensive catalog, such as high-efficiency storage batteries and intelligent energy management systems, and how they work together to provide a stable and reliable power supply for your PV projects.
Related Contents
