If You Build A Factory In Indonesia, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Receive Up To 29 Gigawatts Of Green Energy From PLN

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JAKARTA - PT PLN (Persero) is ready to supply green electricity for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers who are building factories in Indonesia. The amount of installed capacity that has been prepared is 9 gigawatts (GW).

The President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo, explained that the installed power would be able to meet the electricity needs of the green industry. This is also in line with the government's plan to develop Green Industrial Estates in a number of areas in the country.

Gradually, the green energy supply for the electric vehicle factory could reach 29 GW by 2030.

"Currently all industries are moving towards environmentally friendly-based energy. Through the General Plan for the Provision of Green Electricity (RUPTL) launched in 2021, PLN is ready to support industries in Green Industrial Estates through EBT plants," said Darmawan in his statement to VOI, Tuesday 5 April.

This year, PLN will increase the installed capacity of the NRE power plant by 228 MW. The environmentally friendly plants consist of a 45 MW PLTP, 178 MW PLTA and PLTM and a 5 MW bioenergy power plant.

Apart from the supply side, Darmawan also explained that in supporting the development of the green industry in Indonesia, PLN also opens opportunities for cooperation in carbon trading through the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC).

"REC is the most important instrument in reducing emissions. This collaboration is clear evidence that the industrial sector plays an extraordinary role in the transition of renewable energy," said Darmawan.

Through REC, it is proof that PLN has realized cooperation in fulfilling electricity from EBT-based plants. He explained that the REC purchase contract with a cooperation duration of 1-5 years would also have a positive impact on the industry.

"Customers get a procurement option to fulfill the target of 100 percent use of NRE that is transparent and internationally recognized and without spending investment costs for infrastructure development," he said.

Not only that, the industry has also proven its existence in contributing to reducing carbon emissions by using energy from renewable energy plants in Indonesia.

The REC purchase contract also has an impact on the government which is pushing for the energy transition to carbon neutral 2060. It is hoped that the massive REC purchase contract can encourage the growth of the national renewable energy market so as to accelerate the achievement of the energy mix target.

"We are very open to other companies who want to contribute to the use of green energy by utilizing this REC," he concluded.