PT PLN (Persero) continues to strengthen its electricity\ninfrastructure to support the growth of the data centre sector in\nIndonesia. Alongside the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence\n(AI) and digital transformation, the data centre sector has become one\nof the drivers of national economic growth.<\/p>\n
The President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo, stated that the\ngrowth of data centres requires electrical support with increasingly\nspecific characteristics, particularly regarding capacity, reliability,\npower quality, and the use of clean energy. These conditions are\nprompting PLN to prepare infrastructure and services that align with the\nneeds and development plans of its customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe increasing demand for electricity within the data centre\necosystem demonstrates the growing importance of energy infrastructure\nfor the growth of the digital economy. PLN wants the development of\nelectricity infrastructure to proceed in tandem with the development of\nthe digital sector, with planning conducted early so that energy needs\ncan be anticipated and investment can develop sustainably,\u201d said\nDarmawan.<\/p>\n
During a discussion session at the Electricity Connect 2026 event in\nICE BSD City, Tangerang, on Wednesday (23\/9), the Executive Vice\nPresident of Sales and Enterprise Customer Service at PLN, Dini\nSulistyawati, reported that PLN currently serves 159 data centre\ncustomers with a total connected capacity of 2,038 megavolt amperes\n(MVA). Approximately 99 per cent of this capacity is still concentrated\nwithin the Java-Madura-Bali electricity system, with West Java serving\nas one of the largest data centre clusters.<\/p>\n
However, data centre development is beginning to expand beyond that\nregion, including into Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. As this\nexpansion occurs, the demand for electricity supply from the technology\nsector is expected to continue increasing, necessitating electricity\ninfrastructure planning that aligns with the specific needs of each\nregion. Currently, these data centre customers record energy consumption\nof 2,378 gigawatt hours (GWh).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe this is only the beginning. Artificial intelligence,\ncloud computing, digital services, and the growth of Indonesia\u2019s digital\neconomy will continue to create new electricity needs on a very\nsignificant scale,\u201d said Dini.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, she added that PLN\u2019s greatest challenge is maintaining a\nbalance between accelerating supply capacity and ensuring reliability,\naffordability, and long-term system stability. The development of power\nplants and networks needs to be planned in an integrated manner and\ninitiated early to anticipate the growing needs of data centres. To this\nend, PLN encourages an \u2018early alignment\u2019 approach or coordination from\nthe initial stages of development.<\/p>\n
\u201cEarly commitment and closer coordination from both parties,\nsupported by clearer demand projections, realistic energisation\nschedules, appropriate capacity development speed, and stronger\ncooperation between PLN, customers, and the government. Therefore, the\nmanagement of data centre commitments must be a joint planning process,\u201d\nshe concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pln-strengthens-electricity-infrastructure-to-support-data-centre-growth-in-indonesia-1790348161", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }