PLN Distributes Electricity To Indonesian Navy Warships In Surabaya
PT PLN (Persero) will drain electricity to support the operation of Indonesian Navy warships leaning on the dock through the onshore electric connection service.
PLN's Director of Retail and Commerce, Adi Priyanto, emphasized the concrete benefits that could already be felt. According to him, the use of PLN's electricity was able to reduce the use of diesel by 56 percent when the Indonesian Navy ship docked. He also appreciated the full trust given by the Indonesian Navy.
"We would like to express our highest appreciation and respect to the ranks of the Indonesian Navy, especially Koarmada II, for the trust given to PLN to provide special services to the new ships of Koarmada II," he said, Friday, September 19.
Adi explained that PLN adjusts services according to the special needs of the fleet of seas. If households are usually served at a frequency of 50 Hz and a low voltage of 220 Volts, then warships need a different supply.
"Usually, PLN serves a low voltage of 220 Volts at home, then 20 kV, and also 150 kV for large customers with a frequency of 50 Hz. However, the need for this ship is unique, the power is large, 1,500 kW, with a voltage of 690 volt and a frequency of 60 Hz. Therefore, PLN must adjust the service specifically here, "explained Adi.
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Assistant Logistics Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral TNI Eko Sunarjanto, saw that the presence of PLN electricity in Koarmada II was not only a matter of technical energy supply. For him, this is a strategic step that is integrated with the big vision of strengthening Indonesia's maritime defense and security, as well as bringing efficiency in the operation of warships.
The use of a special electricity network for KRI that relies on the Koarmada II Pier is the right step in the context of efficiency and state budget savings. Compared to the use of fuel for generators, this service is much more efficient. In addition to cost efficiency, this solution also supports environmental aspects and reduces equipment logistics burdens," said Eko.