PT PLN 81st National Electricity Day commemorations

To mark the 81st National Electricity Day, PT PLN (Persero) launched the ‘Energi Berdikari’ program, offering a 50 percent discount on electricity power upgrade connection fees for eligible single-phase low-voltage customers through November 4, 2026.

Under the theme “Energy for All, Independence for Indonesia,” PLN President Director Suroso Isnandar reaffirmed the company’s commitment to energy security and the green energy transition. This includes supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s directives and the 100 gigawatt peak solar power plant program, while working alongside the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and Danantara Indonesia to fulfill the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL).

To reduce fossil fuel reliance, PLN Indonesia Power is currently testing hydrogen co-firing in gas plants and ammonia co-firing in steam power plants. Additionally, the company has launched the Electrician Academy 2026 in collaboration with Schneider Electric and the Ministry of ESDM to certify technicians and prevent fires caused by electrical short circuits.

On the infrastructure front, PLN has expanded electricity access to four villages in the Yapen Utara region of Papua and completed undersea cable repairs in the Thousand Islands. However, the PLN Workers' Union (SP PLN) continues to voice opposition to potential privatization, specifically regarding ‘power wheeling’ clauses that could allow private entities to use PLN's transmission networks.