📋 Tender Overview
PT PLN (Persero) has succeeded in providing convenience for electric vehicle (EV) users through a strong ecosystem on the supply side and easy to find Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU). By the end of 2023, there will be 1,081 SPKLU units operating, both owned by PLN and partners and the private sector.
Of the total existing SPKLU, it is recorded that electricity consumption absorbed by EVs throughout 2023 has increased significantly. The increase is almost 6 times reaching 2,464,825 kilowatt hours (kWh) compared to 2022 of 436,656 kWh.
PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo explained that the transition from oil-fueled vehicles (BBM) to EVs is one alternative in achieving Net Zero Emissions in 2060 or sooner. Therefore, according to him, the increase that occurred is a positive signal that people's confidence in switching to EVs is increasing.
"PLN will continue to improve service facilities for EV users in the country. "The role of SPKLU is vital to make it easier for EV users to charge while realizing an Indonesia without emissions or NZE by 2060 or sooner," said Darmawan.
Darmawan continued, throughout 2023 PLN will continue to boost the development of supporting infrastructure for EV charging and encourage massive use of electric vehicles. This is realized, among other things, by supporting electric vehicle charging facilities at state events, at tourist destinations, government offices, and supporting various electric-based automotive exhibitions in the country.
"So PLN here not only presents SPKLU, but together with the Government is also actively encouraging the use of electric vehicles through various strategies. "It is hoped that these patterns can motivate people to switch to electric vehicles," said Darmawan.
Some of the efforts being intensified by PLN to encourage the transition to EVs in 2023 are the initial construction of SPKLU in a number of areas such as the cities of Jambi and Lubuklinggau, each of which will start operating in January 2023, the cities of Serang and Payahkumbuh, which will be operational in February 2023, and the SPKLU for the capital of the archipelago in September 2023.
Not only providing the first SPKLU in several regions, PLN also increased the number of SPKLU at several existing points such as the cities of Palembang and Tangerang to be operated in March 2023, Sigli Regency, Aceh and Manokwari City in June 2023, and Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency, South Kalimantan and Kuala Regency. Kapuas, Central Kalimantan in July 2023.
PLN also presents SPKLU to support green tourism or environmentally friendly tourism, some of which were inaugurated in 2023, namely the SPKLU for the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK), West Nusa Tenggara in March 2023 and the Pangandaran Tourism Area, West Java in July 2023.
It doesn't stop there, SPKLU's role in supporting international events is also visible in the Mandalika MotoGP, the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum Summit in Bali, the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta. SPKLU was also present to enliven the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2023 and Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) 2023 at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta.
"The contribution made by PLN to society will make Indonesia a developed country, a country with green energy. "One of them is that we will escalate the distribution of SPKLU to many points until all people no longer feel afraid to enjoy electric vehicles," added Darmawan.
In the future, to support the growth of the EV ecosystem in Indonesia, PLN has collaborated with several parties to work together to accelerate the development of SPKLU infrastructure, including PT Exelly Elektrik Indonesia, PT Astra Otoparts Tbk, PT Bringin Karya Sejahtera and PT High Volt Technology, which is marked by signing a development cooperation agreement at the 11th Indonesia EBTKE ConEx 2023 event in July 2023.
Apart from that, PLN is also collaborating with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) to facilitate the SPKLU construction licensing process through the Investment Coordinating Board's (BKPM) Online Single Submission (OSS) system which is integrated with the AMDALNET system, so that it is easier for partners to process SPKLU construction permits. .
PLN's commitment to providing convenience for EV users is also realized through home charging services which give vehicle owners the freedom to charge independently. Throughout 2023, home charging installations will also increase compared to the previous year.
It is estimated that 3,729 home charging service units have been successfully installed during 2023, a 5-fold increase from 2022. PLN recorded a total of 4,610 home charging units currently connected to PLN electricity. Meanwhile, the total electricity consumption of customers specifically for home charging in 2023 will be 2,937 MWh or an increase of more than 7 times compared to 2022 of 399 MWh.
"With the increase in electricity consumption at SPKLU and home charging by EV users, it is an answer that PLN's efforts to build an EV ecosystem in Indonesia have been welcomed and provide comfort for its users," said Darmawan.
Darmawan said that the various policies and strategies being implemented feel more complete with the presence of the PLN Mobile SuperApp. This application, which is a manifestation of the success of digital transformation within PLN, is even able to change conventional services into modern ones that are more effective and efficient.
"So now, ladies and gentlemen, you can check the existence of SPKLU very easily via PLN Mobile, not only that, a variety of complete PLN services are all there, including if you are interested in applying for home charging installation for EV charging at home," he concluded.
