ERC to lift capacity cap on new plants

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is looking to remove the capacity limit on prospective power plants, allowing developers to build larger-scale projects.

- By BRIX LELIS

In a draft resolution, the ERC plans to lift the prescribed capacity limits of 650 megawatts per generating unit in Luzon and 150 MW in Visayas and Mindanao.

“In light of the developments in the energy and reserves market, the ERC finds that additional capacities can be accommodated and should be made available to address the needs of the grid and its users,” the regulator said.