PLN Reminds People Of The Dangers Of Flying Kites Near Electric Substations

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JAKARTA - PT PLN (Persero) reminded the public not to play kites near the power grid.

This is because kite flying near the power grid has the potential to endanger the person concerned and the community.

In addition, snagged kites can disrupt the electricity supply to the community and cause power outages.

General Manager of PLN's West Java Transmission Main Unit, Erwin Ansori, said that recently, people have started flying kites.

"It is hoped that kite flying should be done in an open field, away from the electricity network because in addition to disrupting the electricity supply, it also has the potential to endanger the safety of residents. Kite string from wire or wet thread can be a conductor of electricity," he said in an official statement, Tuesday, 26 July.

Referring to the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number 13 of 2021 concerning Free Space and Minimum Clearance on High Voltage Air Lines (SUTT) and Extra High Voltage Air Lines (SUTET) it is stated that there is a prohibition on building buildings and planting plants that enter the minimum free space and playing kites. , hot air balloons, drones, and/or the like in the vicinity of the electric power transmission network.

Then, burn any object intentionally or unintentionally under the free space.

Filling or filling the soil under the free space which can result in a change in the minimum distance between the conductors of the electric power transmission network and the ground.

Erwin has given directions to PLN officers to be aware of this kite season.

His party also conducted socialization about the dangers of kites to residents around SUTT and appealed to people to play kites in open areas away from the risk of danger through social media.

"We expect cooperation from all parties to maintain the security of electrical network installations, especially in transmission and distribution lines by not playing with kites so that electricity supply to customers remains safe," he concluded.