Manila Electric Co. expects artificial intelligence (AI) to play a crucial role in the transformation of its distribution network.
Meralco cited the significance of the strategic convergence of smart technology and power in shaping the future of the Philippine energy sector.
“We are future proofing Meralco’s distribution network through layers of different initiatives driven by innovation, big data and analytics and powered by artificial intelligence,” Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer and Meralco Power Academy (MPA) president Ronnie Aperocho said during the 2025 Giga Summit.
Among Meralco’s key innovation initiatives are the Wireless Private Network (WPN) meant to enhance the grid automation and security; the Meralco Data Platform (MDP) which uses big data and AI to streamline operations; and the Meralco Interactive Data Assistant or MIDAS, the company’s AI-powered interactive assistant.
