Working smarter for reliable power

Technological innovation in AboitizPower's power plants

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Driven by technology and innovation, smart power plants are achieving greater operational reliability and efficiency amidst the transition to cleaner energy systems.

Operational reliability and efficiency in power generation are crucial to the Philippine energy grid, especially as it is expected to absorb both an increase in electricity demand and variable renewable energy capacities in the coming years.

With fewer downtimes and more proactive maintenance activities, smart power plants figure into the bigger picture of centering energy security — or having a sufficient power supply with reliable access — in the grand journey of the energy transition.

Living out its purpose of Transforming Energy for a Better World and partaking in the Aboitiz Group's Great Transformation, AboitizPower Corp. (AboitizPower) intends to pioneer sustainable energy solutions powered by advanced technologies and human ingenuity.

SMART CONVENTIONAL POWER PLANTS

Under Project Arkanghel, AboitizPower has set a goal to transform its existing coal-fired power plants to become smart power plants through artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. Its first phase in the 300-megawatt Therma South Plant in Davao City is already up and running, with expansion set towards the 340-megawatt Therma Visayas Plant in Toledo City, Cebu this year and another conventional plant in Luzon in 2026.

Project Arkanghel establishes a Unified Operations Center, which includes digital twin technologies, anomaly detection and early warning systems, and an “end-to-end” fully integrated live asset health monitoring system. This empowers engineers to predict potential issues and optimize plant operations.