PLN Will Be Electrical Supply In The First International Super Fast Boat Racing In Indonesia

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PT PLN (Persero) will supply electricity to make the world championship for the super fast boat racing F1 Powerboat (F1H2O) which will be held on February 24-26, 2023.

This international standard motorboat racing competition is organized by Union Internationale Motonautique in collaboration with H2O Racing, so it is often referred to as F1H2O. This time, Lake Toba North Sumatra was appointed as the location for the competition venue.

Being the host, PLN's Main Distribution Unit (UID) North Sumatra turned into Toba Regency electricity by building a new auctioneer. This additional auctioneer is the second backup of the first auctioneer system. This additional infrastructure is targeted to start operating in February 2023.

PLN is preparing electricity infrastructure in Toba Regency where the super fast boat racing championship is held. Currently, the Balige area is in the supply of reliable electricity infrastructure and additional infrastructure is targeted to be completed on February 17, 2023," said General Manager of UID North Sumatra, Tonny aired in an official statement, Wednesday, January 25.

Tonny also conveyed that the need for power during the championship will increase from usual. It is estimated that the power needs will reach 430 kVA. He also targets all electricity infrastructure work at the F1H2O venue to be completed on February 17, 2023.

Not only preparing electricity infrastructure supply, venue locations, PLN will also carry out various electrical security simulations at venue locations. This is useful to ensure that all electricity infrastructure runs well, the F1H2O championship does not escape the main focus of PLN," continued Tonny.

At that location, PLN has prepared layered security including the installation of a Three Ways Load Break Switch (LBS) with one unit, the installation of four special transformers, the installation of four automatic Changes Over (Slow Voltage ACCOS) units, the installation of four Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, and providing a mobile generator of four units.

"Later on, we through the Sibolga Customer Service Implementation Unit (UP3) will conduct various simulations to ensure the electricity security system runs well and perform a clean rehearsal no later than February 20, 2023," concluded Tonny.