PLN Says Intermittent Power Outage in Java Begins to Ease

JAKARTA - Good news came for electricity customers on the island of Java. PT PLN (Persero) stated that the condition of the electricity system began to improve so that the alternating blackout that occurred throughout last week was successfully suppressed.

PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo said improvements have begun to be seen since Sunday. According to Darmawan, the supply of primary energy that meets the needs of the plant is now flowing again and helping to strengthen the electricity system in Java.

"The condition of the electricity system in Java has started to improve and the rotating blackout has been minimized," Darmawan told reporters at the Presidential Palace Complex, Seninn, Jakarta, June 22.

PLN also apologized to the public for the inconvenience caused by the blackout that occurred in the last few days.

The power outage was a concern because it occurred when the electricity needs of the community and the business sector remained high. This condition raises questions about the resilience of electricity supply in areas with the largest energy consumption in Indonesia.

Darmawan ensured that PLN is currently continuing to monitor 24 hours a day to maintain system reliability. This effort is carried out together with primary energy suppliers and private power generation companies or independent power producers (IPP).

PLN hopes that this improving condition can continue to be maintained so that electricity supply is stable again and similar disruptions do not recur.