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Power Distribution Utilities
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Power Distribution Utilities

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What is the total land area covered by Meralco's franchise?

  • 20,567 km2
  • 25,789 km2
  • 9,685 km2 (correct)
  • 15,432 km2
  • Which company is referenced as the main distribution utility (DU) in this discussion?

  • Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco) (correct)
  • Power Generation and Distribution Corporation (PGDC)
  • Philippine Electric Company (PHILECO)
  • Electricity Distribution Corporation (EDC)
  • Which sector of the electricity industry are power distribution utilities (DU's) closest to?

  • Regulatory authorities
  • Transmission operators
  • Power generators
  • End-users (correct)
  • What percentage of the country's electricity output does Meralco account for?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is the largest private sector electric distribution utility in the Philippines?

    <p>Meralco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do power distribution utilities (DU's) facilitate, operate, and maintain?

    <p>Power distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the country's electricity output accounted for by Meralco?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the franchise area of Meralco in square kilometers?

    <p>9,685 km2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reference for power distribution utilities (DU's) in this discussion?

    <p>Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total land area of the Philippines?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Meralco's Franchise and Operations

    • Meralco's franchise covers a total land area of 9,838 km².
    • Meralco is the main distribution utility (DU) and the largest private sector electric distribution utility in the Philippines.

    Power Distribution Utilities (DU's)

    • Power distribution utilities (DU's) are closest to the distribution sector of the electricity industry.
    • DU's facilitate, operate, and maintain the distribution of electricity to consumers.

    Meralco's Contribution to the Country's Electricity Output

    • Meralco accounts for approximately 25% of the country's electricity output.

    Philippines' Land Area

    • The total land area of the Philippines is approximately 343,448 km².

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    Test your knowledge about Power Distribution Utilities with this quiz! Learn about the role of DU's in facilitating, operating, and maintaining the distribution of electricity. Focus on the Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco) as the main reference.

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