The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia,\nexplained that the impact of El Ni\u00f1o has caused electricity capacity to\ndecrease in several regions across Indonesia, specifically from Sulawesi\nto Papua.<\/p>\n
Bahlil noted that the movement of vessels transporting raw materials\nfor power plants has been disrupted due to receding water levels in\nPapua, specifically from South Papua towards Asmat. This also affects\nHydroelectric Power Plants (PLTA).<\/p>\n
\u201cWater discharge has decreased and rivers have shrunk, which\ninevitably results in sub-optimal electricity generation. This is what\nis happening in several regions that rely on hydroelectric power. We are\ngradually beginning to address this; it is a condition we must manage,\u201d\nBahlil stated on Tuesday (22\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the President Director of PT PLN (Persero), Darmawan\nPrasodjo, confirmed that electricity supply in the Sulawesi region has\ndeclined due to El Ni\u00f1o, which has caused droughts in rivers. This is\nsignificant as several power plants in Sulawesi rely heavily on\nhydroelectric power.<\/p>\n
Darmawan explained that El Ni\u00f1o has reduced the capacity of\nhydroelectric plants, and the deficit is substantial. \u201cFor example, in\nsouthern Sulawesi, the capacity has decreased by approximately 6lar650\nMegawatts (MW),\u201d Darmawan explained on Tuesday (22\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
To mitigate this electricity shortage, PLN is immediately\nimplementing changes and increasing supply through Solar Power Plants\n(PLTS) equipped with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, during the dry season, we can utilise additional energy\nfrom solar power plants with battery energy storage systems,\u201d Darmawan\nclarified.<\/p>\n
As for other regions facing El Ni\u00f1o challenges, such as Kalimantan,\nthe issues are being addressed one by one.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/el-nino-impact-on-electricity-supply-felt-as-far-as-papua-1790070790", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }