Good News, PLN Guarantees Electricity In Java And Bali Safe At Eid Al-Fitr 2021

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JAKARTA - Director General of Electricity Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Rida Mulyana ensures the electricity supply ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1442 Hijri in a safe and sufficient condition.

"Ahead of Eid al-Fitr, the condition of electricity supply in the Java-Bali system is in normal condition. In addition, based on experience, the trend of peak load decreases compared to previous months due to reduced industrial activity", said Rida quoted from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources website in Jakarta, Tuesday, May 11.

Rida said the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has established a command post monitoring the condition of the ESDM sector, especially the electricity subsector virtually in coordination with PT PLN (Persero) from May 6, 2021, to May 21, 2021.

"Through the assignment to the electrical inspector, we are also ready to anticipate special events during the Eid al-Fitr period, so that the public can celebrate Eid al-Fitr safely and comfortably", said Rida.

Rida said in general the electricity supply throughout Indonesia on 22 electrical systems is insufficient condition and safe.

Based on the post report on May 10, 2021, or D-3 Eid al-Fitr, the peak load period during the day, the whole system is in a safe condition. The overall national supply capacity of 41,559.91 MW and a peak load of 28,060.50 MW, resulting in a national power reserve capacity of 13,499.42 MW or 48.11 percent.

"Especially the electrical system of Java Madura Bali is estimated in the period of Eid al-Fitr under normal conditions, with a power reserve greater than the capacity of the largest unit of the system, namely the Java-7 power plant", he said.

Rida hopes PLN can ensure the readiness and reliability of the electrical system, including the readiness of the power plant unit, and the strengthening of the transmission and distribution network of electricity. PLN is also requested to temporarily suspend maintenance of installations at transmissions and substations, including emergency work including repair of damage or equipment disruption.

PLN is also expected to maintain the continuity of electricity supply in priority locations such as major places of worship, airports, ports, railway stations, national roads, hospitals, and other strategic places.

The same is stated by PLN President Director Zulkifli Zaini. He said it was committed to continuously monitor and ensure a safe electricity supply ahead of celebrating Eid al-Fitr comfortably.

Zulkifli said PLN has alerted personnel and alert posts in all PLN units in Indonesia. PLN prepared 2,327 standby posts, 31,000 personnel, 4,591 units of vehicles ready for 24-hour duty to maintain the reliability of electricity supply spread throughout Indonesia.

"Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to keeping the electricity supply ready, especially for the Eid al-Fitr holiday 1442 H. We want customers to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in their homes still feel meaningful with the maintenance of electricity supply", said Zulkifli.