At least 297 megawatts (MW) of extra electric supply capacity will be added to the Luzon grid in the next four months to help mitigate the projected power shortfall this summer, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

According to data released by the DOE, at least seven power plants currently under rehabilitation, uprating, or final commissioning are expected to be operational between the end of February and early May.

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