Jakarta, INDONESIA – This microgrid is part of PLN’s de-dieselization program to reduce carbon emissions and accelerate the shift to greener energy by replacing 5,200 diesel power plants.
Hitachi Energy has announced that they have successfully deployed a microgrid in Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali. This microgrid helped meet the ~20% surge in electricity demand during the recent G20 Summit in Bali and will continue to support demand from local customers.
“Ahead of the G20 Summit, the microgrid supplied Bali with clean electricity. This demonstrates Indonesia's real commitment to supporting the energy transition which was an important discussion point in the G20 Summit,” said Darmawan Prasodjo, President Director PT PLN (Persero) “The project shows PLN's readiness to oversee Indonesia's energy transition to achieve the energy mix target and net zero emissions in 2060, as well as a form of the company's commitment to the principles of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in creating sustainable economic development," he added.
According to Hitachi Energy, deployed on an area of 4.5 hectares, the project development was carried out by PT Indonesia Power, a subsidiary for the Power Generation of PLN, to increase the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply in Nusa Penida, an adjacent island to Bali which is also becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination.
According to the company, this 4MWp/3MW/3MWh microgrid is also part of PLN’s de-dieselization program to reduce carbon emissions and accelerate the shift to greener energy by replacing 5,200 diesel power plants (PLTD), which are currently still operating all over the country.
Source: Hitachi Energy