PLN Aceh Implements Rolling Blackouts for System Recovery

PT PLN Unit Induk Distribusi (UID) Aceh has implemented rolling power outages across several areas to ensure the reliability of the electricity system. The measure is currently in effect as PLN manages the load and works towards restoring power gradually.

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PLN is currently performing load management in several areas of Aceh Province, and recovery will be done in stages.

"PLN is currently performing load management in several areas of Aceh Province, and recovery will be done in stages," stated Lukman Hakim, Manager of Communication & TJSL for PLN UID Aceh, as reported by Antara. He explained that this load management is crucial for recovering the Sumatra electricity system following a disruption to the 275 kV Muara Bungo-Sungai Rumbai transmission line, which was impacted by extreme weather.

"This step is being taken in a measured way to maintain system reliability and accelerate the gradual recovery of electricity," Hakim added. He assured the public that restoration efforts are ongoing and that the situation is being handled with care to minimize disruption while ensuring the system's integrity.

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This step is being taken in a measured way to maintain system reliability and accelerate the gradual recovery of electricity.

PLN is urging the public to remain calm and has provided channels for information updates. Residents can monitor the progress of the outage recovery through the PLN Mobile application or by contacting PLN's central service at 123. This initiative follows a broader power outage affecting much of Sumatra, for which PLN's CEO Darmawan Prasodjo had previously apologized, citing severe weather as the cause.

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We are once again making our best effort, mobilizing all the strength we have, and we remain on alert so that the electricity system can be restored as soon as possible.