Ensuring Reliable Electricity Supply for Eid al-Fitr 2026: PLN's Strategy
PT PLN (Persero) is preparing the national electricity system to ensure adequate power reserves throughout the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (RAFI) period. The company is committed to maintaining electricity reliability during the festive season.
PLN Chief Executive Officer Darmawan Prasodjo explained that the projected peak electricity demand during the Eid al-Fitr period this year is estimated to reach 35,017 Megawatts (MW). The current national supply capacity stands at 51,967 MW, leaving a power reserve of 16,950 MW.
“In accordance with President Prabowo Subianto’s and the Energy and Mineral Resources Minister’s directives, PLN remains on standby to ensure reliable electricity systems for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026 across Indonesia,” Darmawan stated on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
The readiness of the substantial power supply has undergone assessment conducted well in advance. Inspections have covered both upstream aspects, including power generation readiness, and downstream aspects involving the distribution network that delivers electricity directly to customers.
PLN is preparing various support equipment including 2,005 genset units, 773 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, 1,349 mobile substations, and 429 mobile cranes ready for deployment. These efforts ensure a reliable electricity supply for the public.
“We have also verified that the national primary energy supply is secure, including coal, gas, and fuel supplies. Maintenance of transmission systems and substations has been completed well before Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr,” he said.
Specifically for the Java-Madura-Bali (Jamali) electricity system, peak demand is projected at 22,453 MW with supply capacity of 33,497 MW, providing a power reserve of approximately 11,044 MW.
To oversee field supply operations, PLN has mobilised 72,053 personnel at 3,700 emergency posts throughout Indonesia, ensuring security at priority locations such as places of worship and transportation hubs.
“With adequate power reserves, the national electricity system is in a safe condition. The public can therefore enjoy moments of gathering and carrying out Ramadan observances and celebrating Eid al-Fitr comfortably,” he added.
In ensuring subsystem reliability, inspections were also conducted at the Gas and Steam Power Plant (PLTGU) Cilegon in Banten.
PLN Indonesia Power Chief Executive Bernardus Sudarmanta affirmed that this facility, with an installed capacity of 740 MW, continues to operate optimally to supply the industrial area and communities in Banten connected to the Java-Bali interconnection.
“All machinery units at PLTGU Cilegon are in prime condition to support electricity system reliability during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri. We have prepared standby personnel, ensured equipment reliability, and are conducting intensive operational monitoring to maintain reliable electricity supply,” Bernardus concluded.