The Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Erick Thohir, confirmed the operational success of the Solar Power Plant (PLTS) within the Indonesian Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan, forward of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. This milestone was introduced throughout a web site inspection with Deputy Minister Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, BUMN Ministry Secretary Rabin Indrajad Hattari, and PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo on Saturday (29/6).
“Now, we are able to see that this PLTS is totally operational, producing 10 megawatts of electrical energy whereas the present demand of IKN is just one megawatt,” mentioned Minister Erick Thohir.
He emphasised the significance of PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) in guaranteeing uninterrupted electrical energy provide not just for the Independence Day ceremony venue but in addition to guard Kalimantan’s interconnected energy community.
PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo confirmed PLN’s readiness to produce clear and dependable electrical energy for the upcoming Independence Day celebration in IKN. IKN’s PLTS has already generated 10 MW since February 2024, with plans to extend capability to 50 MW by the tip of the 12 months.
“We guarantee that this 12 months’s Independence Day celebration can be powered by inexperienced electrical energy from IKN PLTS,” mentioned Darmawan.
To guarantee uninterrupted energy throughout the celebrations, PLN carried out a strong four-layered electrical scheme at key areas together with Beranda Nusantara, Central Government Core Area Offices, Airport, and VVIP/VIP Lodging. This scheme consists of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), twin energy community from separate substations, and backup turbines.
“In help of the usage of electrical automobiles throughout the competition, PLN ready 16 public electrical car charging stations (SPKLU) and particular SPKLU for shuttle buses, in collaboration with Bluebird,” added Darmawan.
“We are totally dedicated to making sure the success of IKN’s 79th Indonesian Independence Day celebration by means of complete clear power options,” he concluded.
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