PLN Inaugurates Green Energy Technopark on Pulau Rengit, Boosting Island Economy

PT PLN (Persero) has officially launched the Green Energy Ecosystem Technopark (GEET) on Pulau Rengit in Belitung, marking a significant upgrade in electricity supply for the island's 150 residents. Previously reliant on a diesel power plant operating only 12 hours a day, the island now enjoys 24-hour electricity thanks to the integrated green energy system.

This reliable power supply is expected to boost the local economy, which is primarily driven by fishing. Residents can now utilize facilities like cold storage for their catch and explore agrovoltaic farming. The development signifies a commitment to sustainable energy solutions in remote archipelagic areas.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by various officials, including the Governor of Bangka Belitung Islands, members of the National Energy Council, and directors from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and PLN. GEET Pulau Rengit is designed not only to provide power but also to serve as a living laboratory for testing and refining green energy technologies in island settings.

PLN's Director of New Energy, Edwin Nugraha Putra, highlighted that Pulau Rengit is the first technopark officially operated by PLN. He expressed hope that the system, which integrates solar power, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), wind turbines, and hydrogen fuel cells, will improve electricity provision efficiency and reduce dependence on diesel generators. The performance of this system will be evaluated for potential replication in other regions.