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PT PLN 81st National Electricity Day commemorations
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To mark the 81st National Electricity Day, PT PLN (Persero) launched the ‘Energi Berdikari’ program, which offers offering a 50 percent discount on electricity power upgrade connection fees for eligible single-phase low-voltage customers. The promotion is available customers through the PLN Mobile application from October 22 to November 4, 2026. In conjunction with the anniversary, the company emphasized its commitment to energy independence and the green energy transition under Under the theme “Energy for All, Independence for Indonesia.” Indonesia,” PLN President Director Suroso Isnandar stated reaffirmed the company is prepared company’s commitment to support government directives regarding energy security and clean energy, including the green energy transition. This includes supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s directives and the 100 gigawatt peak solar power plant program. During program, while working alongside the commemorations 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 Jakarta, 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) held a large meeting continues to voice opposition to the potential privatization of the electricity sector. Union leaders expressed concerns privatization, specifically regarding ‘power wheeling’ clauses in upcoming legislation, arguing that allowing could allow private entities to use PLN's transmission networks to sell electricity directly to consumers could threaten national energy sovereignty. On the operational front, the PLN Palembang unit announced scheduled power maintenance for October 26–27, 2026, in the Kenten and Sukarami areas. Additionally, the Kepulauan Seribu local government and PLN completed repairs on a subsea cable connecting Tanjung Pasir to Pulau Untung Jawa to ensure a stable power supply for island residents. networks.
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- 2026-10-29 04:52 UTC PT PLN 81st National Electricity Day commemorations
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