PLN CEO Inspects Electricity Reliability at Palace for 81st Independence Day
PT PLN (Persero) has declared its readiness to provide the best electricity system services to support the series of events commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
To that end, PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo specifically inspected the electricity readiness at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Sunday (16/8) to check the reliability of the power supply ahead of the Independence Commemoration Ceremony on Monday (17/8).
During the inspection, Darmawan assessed the preparation of the main system and PLN’s layered electricity security scenario at Merdeka Palace, including the readiness of personnel and backup supply sources.
“PLN is going all out to safeguard the entire series of independence commemorations. We want all systems supporting the activities to run reliably. Specifically for the state ceremony at Merdeka Palace, we have prepared layered security so that the electricity supply remains maintained throughout the event,” Darmawan said in a written statement, quoted on Monday (17/8/2026).
For the ceremony at Merdeka Palace, PLN is implementing a five-layer electricity security system consisting of two subsystems from four main substations, reinforced by four feeders, generators and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units. PLN has also deployed 132 personnel at 26 alert points to support electricity reliability in the Palace area.
To maintain supply continuity, PLN has prepared four generator units with a total capacity of 8,000 kilovolt amperes (kVA) and eight UPS units with a total capacity of 3,200 kVA. The security system is designed with a Zero Downtime principle during the ceremony.
Meanwhile, General Manager of PLN’s Greater Jakarta Distribution Unit (UID Jaya), Moch. Andy Adchaminoerdin, explained that the main system at each location is reinforced with layered backups according to the characteristics and needs of each activity.
“For each activity location, we prepare a scenario according to need. Our main system is reinforced with layered backup sources, both from different substations and subsystems, then complemented with UPS and generators. Personnel are also stationed at alert points to monitor and respond to conditions on the ground,” said Andy.
Andy said that his team has carried out installation and simulation of electricity reinforcement at a number of activity locations, including the Monas area and Merdeka Palace, to ensure the system and supporting equipment are ready for use according to the established scenarios.