NGCP to strengthen lines in Ilocos Norte

National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, operator of the country’s transmission network, is looking to build a transmission loop in Ilocos Norte to accommodate the growing number of wind-power projects there.

“NGCP is studying (these proposals), taking into consideration the huge wind power potential in north Luzon,” the company said.

Various companies have expressed interest in putting up wind-power projects in northern Luzon, including Lopez-led First Gen Renewables Inc. and Energy Development Corp., Energy Logics Philippines Inc. of the Delgado group, UPC Renewables, NorthWind Power Development Corp. and Alternergy Philippine Holdings Corp.

These developers say additional transmission lines are needed to spur investments in the sector.