3.18MW MAWO HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT GROUNDBREAKING CONDUCTED
Northern Samar/November 12, 2024---To address and bring clean, affordable power to the province, the groundbreaking ceremony has been conducted for the new 3.18 MW Mawo Hydroelectric Power Plant in Brgy. Happy Valley, San Isidro, Northern Samar. This is a partnership between NORSAMELCO and EBATECH, and now registered as EBATECH NORSAMELCO ENERGY CORPORATION, which is anticipated to be completed and start operating by January 1, 2028. The Mawo plant will connect directly to NORSAMELCO’s power system, reducing transmission costs, which could reduce electricity costs by P 0.4482 per kWh and make electricity cheaper for local consumers. This project also will create jobs, with around 29 positions open for both skilled and unskilled workers during construction and once the plant is running. Property taxes and permits are expected to increase local governments' income. The project plans to support local improvements in Happy Valley, such as building or upgrading daycare centers and ba