PHILIPPINES: Department Circular No. DC2020-02-0003 Providing a National Smart Grid Policy Framework for the Philippine Electric Power Industry and Roadmap for Distribution Utilities

Meta Data
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Effective Start Year: 
2020
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Overarching Policy, Plan/Strategy, Other
Economic Sector: 
Power, Transport
Energy Types: 
Power, Renewable
Issued by: 
Department of Energy
Source: 
Department of Energy
File: 
Department Circular No. DC2020-02-0003
Overall Summary: 
The Department Circular No. DC2020-02-0003 Providing a National Smart Grid Policy Framework for the Philippine Electric Power Industry and Roadmap for Distribution Utilities provides a policy framework and a roadmap for transitioning the Philippine Power System into a Smart Grid by 2040. The Circular applies primarily to Distribution Utilities (DUs), including grid-connected, micro-grids and off-grid systems.
Energy Supply and Infrastructure
Infrastructure development priorities: 
The framework and infrastructure of the SG shall be comprised of the following major sectors: 5.1. Smart Power Generation. 5.2. Transmission Modernization. 5.2.1. Wide Area Monitoring and Control; 5.2.2. Regional Frequency and Voltage Stability Control; 5.2.3. Full Transmission Automation; and 5.2.4. Island-to-Grid Interconnection. 5.3. Smart Distribution Utility. 5.3.2. Levelling as to Customer Service. 5.3.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure. 5.3.3.1. Consumer Access Rights. 5.3.3.2. Data Privacy. 5.3.3.3. Consumer-Facing Devices. 5.3.4. Consumer Education. 5.3.5. Geographic Information System. 5.3.6. ESS and DER. 5.3.7. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. 5.3.8. Pilot Projects. 5.4. Information Sharing and Education Campaigns. 5.5. Communication Infrastructure Support. 5.6. Interoperability. 5.7. Cybersecurity