The Department of Energy (DOE) warned that power supply problems in the Visayas grid could persist for one to two years, not just the summer months. The assessment was reported by Philstar Biz .
The DOE attributed the prolonged issue to delayed power plant projects and maintenance shutdowns. The grid has been experiencing yellow and red alerts due to insufficient capacity.
Energy officials urged consumers to practice conservation and said they are working on fast-tracking additional generation capacity. The outlook remains challenging for the region.