Siguil River hydropower plant
| Siguil River hydropower plant | |
|---|---|
| Location | Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines |
| Construction began | 2019 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Siguil River |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 14.5 MW |
Siguil River Hydropower Plant is a 14.5-megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydroelectric facility located at the Siguil River basin in Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines. The facility uses the flow of the Siguil River, utilizing a 786-meter (2,579 ft) tunnel as part of a 21.6-kilometer (13.4 mi) waterways to convey water to the plant's turbines. [1][2]
Development and construction
[edit]Construction of the Siguil Hydropower Plant commenced in 2019 and was initially projected to begin commercial operations in early 2022. However, subsequent reports indicated that the start date was adjusted to the second quarter of 2023. [3]
The project entailed an investment of approximately ₱4.5 billion. [4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Alsons to invest Php6B in power projects in 3 years". Power Philippines. June 20, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ CEDTyClea (August 4, 2024). "Alsons Power's first RE project set for September launch". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "Power to the people". Arangkada Philippines. December 26, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ Standard, Manila (August 16, 2020). "P4.5B Siguil hydropower plant on track to operate in 2022". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 10, 2025.