Solar Radiance And DBest Group Collaboration Inaugurates Rooftop PLTS At Makassar Panakkukang Mall

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JAKARTA - PT Masdar Mitra Solar Radiation (MMSR) or Solar Radiance which is one of the subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar and PT Mitrabara Adipandana Tbk (MBAP) has again developed their portfolio through the inauguration of the Roof PLTS installed in one of the largest shopping centers in Eastern Indonesia, namely the Panakkukang Mall and as one of the subsidiaries of the D'Best Group.

This inauguration was carried out directly at the Myko Hotel & Convention Center, Makassar on Thursday, October 24, 2024 and was attended by the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners of MMSR, DBest Group and also the Commercial Manager of PLN UIW North and West Sulawesi.

This event is also one of the most beautiful gifts for Panakkukang Mall on its 22nd birthday with the inauguration, and as one of the largest Malls in Eastern Indonesia, the Panakukkang Mall takes steps to make a real contribution to renewable green energy in Indonesia & in reducing global warming. world.

"Mall Panakkukang will contribute to reducing carbon emissions and become one of the icons driving renewable energy in Makassar," said MMSR Operations Director Hans Kartika Putra.

Currently, the Government continues to encourage massive use of solar energy. The government targets a national energy mix of 19.49 percent by 2024 and is optimistic that it will be able to reach 23 percent by 2025.

The Panakkukang Mall Roof PLTS project, Makassar has been under construction since July 2024 and is planned to operate in mid-November 2024 with a capacity target of 1.24 MWp. During the cooperation period, the Panakkukang Mall Roof PLTS is targeted to produce 1.700 MWh/year which is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 22.501 metric tons, which is equivalent to planting 577 thousand trees or a car trip of 102 million kilometers.

"We are proud to be working with Solar Radiance which is a Joint Venture Company from Masdar, which is one of the world's fastest-growing renewable energy company from the UAE, and Baramulti Group which is one of the leading Energy Companies in Indonesia. We believe Solar Radiance will jointly realize the D'Best group road map for renewable green energy from this first stage of 1,700 MWh towards the target of 15,000 MWh in 2026 or equivalent to 170,000 10-year-old trees in absorbing carbon per year.," said Business Development Director of DBEST GROUP, Soegianto.

Furthermore, the MSSR President Commissioner & President Director of MBAP, Khoirudin hopes that this kind of cooperation and synergy can continue to be established and improved in the future so that they can jointly contribute to reducing carbon emissions in Indonesia.

"Not only that as a form of support by prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG), our dedication to environmental responsibility is an integral part of the value and identity of the company. That way we hope that economic growth and the use of sustainable energy can run in harmony and of course in business operations," he explained.

This collaboration can be an example and driving force for good enthusiasm for industry players in carrying out energy transition efforts and achieving the net zero emission target in Indonesia.