PLN and power shortages

PLN and power shortages

We have read many letters written by expats complaining about
the service of the local companies.

This time I would like to complain about service of foreign
companies in Indonesia.

If my understanding is correct, foreign companies working
with the state-owned electricity company, PLN, charge millions of
dollars, offering not only know-how, but expensive machinery,
equipment and all kinds of services.

I cannot understand why in Jakarta, where a new apartment or
office building is built with a supply of thousands of watts
almost every day there are still areas like Cilandak where the
electricity output is only 160-170 Volts.

With these power levels we cannot use most electrical
appliances. Either they don't work or a sudden surge to 240 Volts
burns them out.

I have eight stabilizers in my house which are switched on
continuously to correct the voltage and there are still power
shortages and sudden surges.

For the money that they have been paid, the big foreign
contractors should be able to provide the right services.

Personally I think that expats involved in electricity supply
for South Jakarta should be ashamed.

ANDRZEJ JAKUBOWSKI

Jakarta