Power Transmission in the Philippines

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According to Executive Order No. 215 series of 1987, which of the following is classified as a type of generating plant?

Electricity storage units for emergency backup

Power plants selling electricity to the grids (correct)

Residential units generating electricity for personal use

Industrial units generating heat only

What was the main purpose of creating the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) under EPIRA?

To oversee all power distribution companies in the Philippines

To facilitate the privatization process of power assets (correct)

To generate revenue for the government through energy exports

To regulate electricity tariffs nationwide

In the context of power generation, what do co-generation units do?

Store excess electricity generated for future use

Generate both electricity and heat from the same fuel simultaneously (correct)

Generate electricity purely for personal consumption

Generate electricity exclusively for sale to the national grid

Which entity signed the first BOT contract for a power plant in 1989?

NPC and Hopewell Energy Management, Ltd. Signup and view all the answers

What key change did Executive Order No. 215 series of 1987 bring about in terms of electricity generation?

Allowed multiple entities to engage in electricity generation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)?

Transmission of electricity across the grid Signup and view all the answers

What role does NGCP play in the Philippine power industry?

Operation, maintenance, and development of the transmission grid Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation granted NGCP a congressional franchise for 50 years?

RA 9511 Signup and view all the answers

What are the three grids that constitute the Philippine transmission system?

Luzon Grid, Visayas Grid, Mindanao Grid Signup and view all the answers

Which function of NGCP involves balancing the supply and demand of power to maintain electricity quality?

System Operations Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of the Philippine grids requires long-distance transmission lines?

Bulk generation sites located far from load centers Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of NGCP's function involves ensuring that the grid is prepared for new plants coming online?

Planning and Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in relation to power generation in the Philippines?

Issuing certificates of compliance to ensure adherence to industry standards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a conventional source of energy for electricity production in the Philippines?

Biogas Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) do?

Oversee power transmission across the country Signup and view all the answers

According to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), what is the responsibility of the ERC in relation to power transmission?

Determining rates for transmission services Signup and view all the answers

In the Philippines, what entity is responsible for ensuring that power transmission is conducted without discrimination within its franchise area?

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Signup and view all the answers

What process did the maintenance and operation of the nationwide transmission system in the Philippines undergo according to EPIRA and the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)?

Subjected to competitive public bidding Signup and view all the answers

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