That’s all thanks to the invisible work of ancillary services, which balance supply and demand to stabilize the grid. The Benguet and Magat plants also provide ancillary services to the grid. “We’re heavily into ancillary services,” Yu said in an interview. The 16-MW Magat BESS Phase 2 in Isabela is an expansion of the company’s existing 24-MW Magat BESS, which started commercial operations in January 2024. After all, just as steady water pressure keeps laundry day running smoothly, the country relies on a stable power grid to keep the lights on without flickering.
