PLN Indonesia Power Prepares Strategy to Increase Renewable Energy

KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Indonesia Power, a subsidiary of the state-owned electricity company PLN, is increasingly relying on renewable energy sources to meet future electricity demands.

This was revealed by Edwin Nugraha Putra, the CEO of Indonesia Power, during the Asia Pacific Energy Talks forum held in Indonesia.

The forum, an annual event organized by Siemens Energy and the Indonesian Electrical Society (MKI), brings together stakeholders from across the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia, to discuss various issues in the energy sector.

Edwin stated that achieving net zero emissions is not an easy task, hence Indonesia Power is working hard to reach this goal.

"PLN is continuously striving to create the best energy strategy solutions for energy transition," Edwin said in an official statement on Monday (6/5).

Edwin revealed that Indonesia Power is not only thinking about current electricity needs but also the future. The company has prepared various renewable energy development strategies to meet electricity needs for the next 35 years.

"35 years from now, the demand will be very high, so we need to look at the renewable energy that might be available in Indonesia," Edwin said.

According to Edwin, considering various factors, the renewable energy development prepared by Indonesia Power is not yet suitable for implementation. Therefore, its application will coincide with technological advancements, making it realistically usable.

"We have already started introducing hydro, geothermal, nuclear, and ammonia cofiring renewable energy. However, these cannot be used now, as it will impact the increase in electricity costs. So we are waiting for technological maturity and then we will use it to reduce carbon emissions," Edwin explained.

Edwin revealed that as an initial step in achieving the NZE target, Indonesia Power has designed a renewable energy development strategy through the Hijaunesia 2023 project.

According to Edwin, in the Hijaunesia 2023 project, Indonesia Power prioritizes the construction of Solar Power Plants (PLTS) and Wind Power Plants (PLTB) with a total capacity of 1,055 MW through a Strategic Partnership scheme.

"Through this initiative, we are boosting the development of renewable energy that has been listed in the RUPTL 2021 – 2030, with a total capacity reaching 1,055 MW," Edwin said.

Indonesia Power will accelerate the construction of PLTS in 5 locations with a total capacity of 500 MW, with a construction process target to Commercial Operation Date (COD) faster than ever before.

"The construction of these power plants is carried out in parallel processes including pre-selection of partners including EPC contractors, lender selection, and licensing processes," Edwin concluded.