Deputy Minister of Energy Assures Safe Electricity Supply ahead of Eid 2026
West Bandung (ANTARA) – Electricity supply across all regions of Indonesia is secure ahead of Eid 2026, according to Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (Wamen ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung, whilst inspecting the Saguling Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA) in West Bandung Regency, West Java, on Monday.
“Regarding electricity supply, we are examining how the Saguling hydroelectric plant and overall preparations are going. So the supply for this Eid is secure,” said Yuliot.
He assured the supply’s safety after reviewing the national generation capacity (DMP), which currently stands at 51,967 Megawatts (MW) with a projected peak load of 35,017 MW, resulting in a national electricity reserve of 16,950 MW or 48.40 per cent.
He also explained that the Saguling hydroelectric plant, operated by PT PLN Indonesia Power UBP Saguling, has an installed capacity of 4×175 MW.
The power plant is projected to support the peak load of the Java-Bali system and regulate system frequency using load frequency control (LFC).
He also mentioned that the Saguling hydroelectric plant’s readiness is ensured through routine maintenance conducted well in advance, thereby minimising the risk of disruptions during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr and ensuring stable and uninterrupted generator operations.
“Hopefully, with the existence of the National Command Centre for the Energy Sector and command centres at each unit, energy preparedness will be well-coordinated and able to anticipate disruptions,” said Yuliot.
He further stated that command centres and coordination at each PLN unit guarantee integrated national energy monitoring, enabling swift action should any disruptions occur in the network or power plants during the exodus and Eid celebrations.
On this occasion, PLN also stated that it had deployed 72,056 personnel, 3,790 standby command posts, and 437 exodus command posts. Thousands of supporting equipment were also prepared, including generators, mobile substations, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), operational vehicles, and public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU).
With these measures, the Deputy Minister of Energy stressed that the public need not worry about electricity supply during the exodus and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijrah, as national energy preparedness is in a safe and stable condition.