Replace Diesel Machine, PLN Operates 150 KV Transmission Line From Kolonedale To Bungku
PT PLN (Persero) carried out the first operation of the transmission network in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, namely the High Voltage Air Line (SUTT) with a voltage of 150 kilovolts (kV) Kolonedale Bungku and Substation (GI) 150 kV Bungku (New).
The presence of this infrastructure will replace the role of the Bahoruru Diesel Power Plant (PLTD), which was previously the main source of electricity in its territory.
The use of the PLTD, which is based on fossil fuels, is not only an expensive source of energy, but also not environmentally friendly.
General Manager of PLN Sulawesi Development Main Unit, Wisnu Kuntjoro Adi detailed that this transmission network consists of 254 towers spread along 162.5 kilometers of sirkit (kms) and GI Bungku with a capacity of 30 megavolt amperes (MVA).
According to Wisnu, this infrastructure is able to distribute additional supplies for customers around 16.8 megawatts (MW), so as to be able to close the 5 MW electricity supply deficit previously experienced by the Bungku region. Not only that, the presence of this project will also reduce the cost of providing electricity (BPP).
Wisnu added that the presence of this infrastructure will also optimize the electricity supply from the Poso hydropower plant so that the Morowali electricity system is now more environmentally friendly and has a real contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
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"The operation of GI Bungku and SUTT Kolonedale 'Bungku not only strengthens the electricity system, but also becomes a symbol of the state's presence to bring new hope to more than 82 thousand customers in 137 hamlets and 45 villages in the Bungku region," he said.
Wisnu said that this electricity infrastructure could be completed with the support of several related parties. For this reason, he expressed his appreciation to the community, local governments, officials and all stakeholders who have supported the construction and operation of SUTT 150 kV Kolonedale Bungku and Substation (GI) 150 kV Bungku (New).