PT PLN (Persero) successfully safeguarded electricity supply during\nthe 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia\nceremonies held simultaneously across various regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe stand tall together with the people, ensuring every second of the\nceremony proceeds without disruption. This maintained electricity is a\nmanifestation of our dedication to an advanced and fully independent\nIndonesia,\u201d said PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo in an official\nstatement confirmed by ANTARA from Jakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n
Darmawan said the commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of Indonesian\nIndependence is a sacred moment to remember the sacrifices of heroes\nwhile celebrating independence. Therefore, PLN deployed all its efforts\nto maintain the smooth running of events with reliable electricity\nsupply.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Independence is a sacred moment\nfor the entire nation. Because of that, PLN is not only distributing\nelectricity, but also distributing the spirit of nationalism,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He added that the success in maintaining electricity reliability at\nvarious ceremony locations in a number of regions was the result of\nthorough preparations carried out by PLN since early August.<\/p>\n
Previously, PLN had conducted assessments of the electricity system\ncondition, load simulations, equipment testing, as well as strengthening\ncoordination and personnel readiness. Security measures were also\nadjusted to the characteristics and needs of each location.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe prepared layered security as well as personnel and supporting\nequipment to anticipate any potential disruptions. Alhamdulillah, the\nentire series of ceremonies was able to proceed safely and smoothly,\u201d\nsaid Darmawan.<\/p>\n
In addition to Jakarta, electricity reliability was also maintained\nin various regions. In North Sumatra, PLN placed 3,069 personnel on\nstandby at 311 strategic points during the alert period. In East Java,\nin addition to sufficient power plant supply capacity, the smooth\nrunning of the 81st Independence Day ceremony procession was also\nsupported by 5,524 personnel and 1,309 units of supporting\nequipment.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in the regions of South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, and\nWest Sulawesi, PLN placed 2,430 personnel and 287 distribution equipment\nunits on standby at 79 alert posts and 61 priority locations. PLN also\nprepared 471 operational vehicles to support smooth handling in the\nevent of disruptions.<\/p>\n
In Eastern Indonesia, namely East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), PLN deployed\n1,406 personnel to maintain system reliability during the series of 81st\nIndependence Day ceremonies. This support was reinforced with 133 units\nof equipment and 321 operational vehicles, as well as readiness of spare\nmaterials for disruptions at priority locations.<\/p>\n
Darmawan said that this readiness is part of the electricity security\nmeasures carried out by PLN nationally. This effort is PLN\u2019s commitment\nto providing comfort for the people throughout the archipelago during\nthe series of 81st Independence Day commemorations.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor PLN, safeguarding the Independence Day commemoration is not\nmerely carrying out an electricity duty. This is a form of our service\nto be present at every important moment of the nation,\u201d said\nDarmawan.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pln-successfully-maintains-national-electricity-reliability-for-indonesias-81st-independence-day-1786967657", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }