Indonesia's Bandung Raya Faces Rolling Blackouts Due to Power Plant Issues

Businesses in Bandung Raya, Indonesia, faced significant disruptions on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, due to widespread power outages. The intermittent electricity supply affected operations, particularly in commercial areas like Jalan Naripan in Bandung City, preventing businesses from serving customers effectively.

Nurmalitasari, Communications Manager for PLN Unit Induk Distribusi Jawa Barat, explained that the outages stem from operational technical issues at a power plant, leading to a reduction in electricity supply capacity. To maintain system stability, PLN is implementing limited load management in affected regions.

"To maintain the stability and reliability of the electricity system, PLN is carrying out limited load management in several affected areas and continuously striving to accelerate the recovery of power plant operational conditions so that the electricity supply can return to normal," she stated in an official release. PLN has apologized for the inconvenience caused and pledged to provide updates on the recovery process through official company channels.

Similar issues were reported in East Java, with PLN Unit Induk Distribusi Jawa Timur (UID Jatim) confirming outages in Surabaya, Sidoarjo, and Gresik due to the same power plant operational problems. Dana Puspita Sari, Communications and CSR Manager for PLN UID Jatim, assured that resources are being mobilized to ensure system reliability. The company is coordinating with relevant parties to optimize handling and maintain supply. Residents in these East Java areas have experienced frequent, sudden power outages since the previous week.