Residents and businesses in Siquijor can expect the island’s electricity supply to remain stable for now, even as ongoing repairs and installations continue in some of the generating units managed by SIPCOR (Siquijor Power Corporation).
Meeting Demand Despite Challenges
Based on SIPCOR’s latest status report dated June 23, 2025, the combined generating capacity in Siquijor and Lazi stands at 17.666 megawatts (MW), with a guaranteed dependable capacity (GDC) of 14.570 MW. Of this, 12 MW is currently available to supply electricity to households, businesses, and essential services across the island.
In Siquijor town, six out of seven generating units are operational. One unit, with a capacity of 1.5 MW, remains offline for repairs but is expected to resume operation by July 18, 2025. With the town’s current electricity demand at 4.736 MW, supply continues to comfortably meet usage for now.
Upgrades in Progress for Better Reliability
Meanwhile, in Lazi, three of four generating units are running smoothly, while one unit with a 0.8-MW capacity is undergoing installation, with completion targeted for July 15, 2025. Lazi’s peak demand of 3.172 MW is also well within the capacity of the operational units.
Overall, the combined peak demand of Siquijor and Lazi is 7.861 MW, giving SIPCOR a spare capacity of 4.139 MW— providing a sufficient buffer to ensure a steady supply during this period of system upgrades.
Steady Supply, Focused on Long-Term Improvement
To help strengthen the island’s energy supply, a 2-MW modular generator set from PALECO (Palawan Electric Cooperative) has been deployed and is currently contributing to Siquijor’s available power.
While SIPCOR acknowledges that challenges remain, repair and installation works are on track for completion by mid to late July. These ongoing efforts are part of a larger push to strengthen energy security across the province — helping Siquijor move toward a more reliable and sustainable power supply for its residents, businesses, and local economy.
