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PLN Dispatches Teams to Remote Flores Areas for Post-Earthquake Power Restoration

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, is working to restore power to remote areas in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, affected by a recent earthquake.
  • Efforts are focused on isolated regions like Palue Island and Golo Lebo, where solar power plants and battery systems were damaged.
  • PLN is deploying repair teams and temporary generators, prioritizing safety and speed in restoring electricity to affected communities.

PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, is actively working to restore power to remote communities in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, following a significant earthquake. While the main power grid on Flores has been stabilized, the focus has now shifted to isolated areas that sustained severe damage.

Responding to the situation, PLN immediately deployed recovery personnel to inspect and repair the damaged PLTS, battery system, and mobile generators.

— PLNDescribing the immediate actions taken to address the power disruption on Palue Island.

Key areas receiving attention include Palue Island in Sikka Regency and Golo Lebo in Manggarai Timur Regency. On Palue Island, a 760-kilowatt solar power plant, along with its battery system and mobile generators, suffered damage due to the strong tremors, disrupting electricity supply. PLN has dispatched recovery personnel to inspect and repair the affected components.

After the main power plant system in Flores is back online, our attention is now focused on the isolated areas that have been affected.

— Rita TrianiGeneral Manager of PLN Unit Induk Pembangkitan (UIK), explaining the company's priorities post-earthquake.

Rita Triani, General Manager of PLN's Main Generation Unit (UIK), stated that restoring electricity in these remote areas is a top priority. "After the main power plant system in Flores is back online, our attention is now focused on the isolated areas that have been affected," she said. For Palue Island, PLN is ensuring the readiness of generators as a temporary power source while repairs to the solar plant and batteries are underway.

For Palue Island, while repairing the damaged PLTS and batteries, we are ensuring the readiness of generators as a temporary supply so that the community can get electricity again as soon as possible.

— Rita TrianiDetailing the strategy for restoring power to Palue Island.

The restoration process on Palue Island presents unique logistical challenges due to its separation from mainland Flores. Transporting personnel, equipment, and generators requires sea travel. Despite these hurdles, PLN remains committed to a swift and safe restoration. Similar repair efforts are also being conducted in Golo Lebo, where a 440 kWp solar power plant was damaged. Two damaged battery systems have already been repaired, and PLN is working to reconnect them to the solar plant to resume power supply to the community.

Access to the location is indeed a challenge, but our team continues to move, bringing the necessary personnel and equipment. We want the recovery to not only be fast but also carried out by prioritizing safety so that the system that is back in operation is truly in safe condition.

— Rita TrianiAddressing the logistical difficulties in reaching Palue Island and emphasizing safety in the restoration process.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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