# Indonesian electricity and infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-electricity-and-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-19T17:15:14.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

PT PLN (Persero) and the Indonesian government are implementing various electricity-related initiatives across different regions. In West Java, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is utilizing the Village Electricity (Lisdes) and New Electricity Connection Assistance (BPBL) programs to expand grid access and support low-income households. The BPBL program provides free installations and initial tokens to underprivileged families, with a goal of assisting 25,000 households in 2026.

Simultaneously, in Sulawesi, PLN has expanded the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem by operating 84 public charging stations across South, Southeast, and West Sulawesi. This infrastructure development follows a significant increase in regional EV ownership and includes various charging speeds and digital services via the PLN Mobile application.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: PLN expands electric vehicle charging network in Sulawesi

PLN has deployed 84 electric vehicle charging stations across 61 locations in South, Southeast, and West Sulawesi to support a growing regional EV ecosystem.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pln-expands-electric-vehicle-charging-network-in-sulawesi

### 2026-10-16: Indonesia expands electricity access in West Java via BPBL and Lisdes programs

Indonesia's Ministry of ESDM and PLN are expanding electricity access in West Java via the Lisdes and BPBL programs, targeting 25,000 low-income households for free connections in 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-expands-electricity-access-in-west-java-via-bpbl-and-lisdes-programs

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