REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- PT PLN (Persero) provides green electricity needs for the industrial sector in Indonesia through Green Energy as a Service (GEAS). The GEAS service is a commitment to the provision of clean electricity from new and renewable energy based power plants (EBT) for the industry.
PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo in remarks received in Jakarta on Wednesday (17/7/2024) stressed that PLN is committed to responding to changes in world industry leading to zero emissions. The move was in line with the government's efforts to meet its zero carbon emissions (NZE) target by 2060.
“In line with the high commitment of the industrial sector to support decarbonization in Indonesia, PLN provides green electricity through a renewable energy certificate (REC) as an internationally recognized GEAS product. Each REC certificate proves that the electricity per megawatt hour (MWh) used comes from EBT or nonfossil plants,” Darmawan said.
To ensure that green electricity is fulfilled, PLN continues to increase EBT generating capacity in the country. Until 2023, PLN's EBT plant development has reached 8,786 megawatts (MW). With details, hydro-based generation (PLTA/PLTMH) of 5,777 MW, geothermal based generation (PLTP) of 2,519 MW, and the rest is from solar (PLTS), wind (PLTB) as well as biomass.
PLN, together with the government, is also finalizing the improvement of the EBT mix in the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) and the latest Electricity Addition Business Plan (RUPTL). The target is that the addition of generating capacity in Indonesia in the future will be supported by EBT.
“So, from today until 2040, capacity additions of 21 gigawatts (GW) will come from gas-fired power plants, 28 GW from solar and wind power, 31 GW from hydropower and geothermal, 2.4 GW from new energy,” Darmawan said.
Meanwhile, Head of Secretariat of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Paul Butarbutar revealed that JETP together with other global partners fully supports the development of the EBT ecosystem in Indonesia. In this regard, JETP together with International Partners Group (IPG) is ready to support funding for green projects developed by PLN.
“Here is a list of priority projects that we have discussed with our colleagues from IPG and also from PLN. So, we are happy to have colleagues from industry, from associations or developers who want the project financed,” Paul said.
Director of the Southeast Asia Energy Division at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Andrew Jeffries said that PLN's efforts to increase EBT utilization have been in line with the global energy transition agenda. He expects PLN not only to be able to supply clean electricity to industry, but at the same time boost the economy.
“We have a long history of working together and supporting PLN in the energy sector. We are committed to helping Indonesia and other developing countries achieve economic growth, eradicate poverty and improve the well-being of all Indonesians,” Andrew said.
