PLN Restores West Sumatra Substations After Widespread Blackout

The West Sumatra UID of PLN has assured residents that efforts are underway to fully restore electricity after a widespread power outage on Friday night. While significant progress has been made, with 60% of the system back online and all substations energized, the complete restoration of 175 feeders across numerous regencies and cities is still a priority. The company is working diligently to normalize the situation as quickly as possible, emphasizing the safety of low- and medium-voltage networks.

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As of 05.00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time), 60 percent of the system has been restored, and we are still striving to ensure a full recovery of 100 percent.

The exact cause of the disruption remains under investigation, though initial suspicions suggest the issue may have originated in Jambi Province, impacting not only West Sumatra but also Aceh, North Sumatra, and Riau. PLN has deployed technical teams to thoroughly inspect the system and trace the root cause. Residents like Asna from Bukittinggi City have shared their experiences, noting the electricity returned between 1 AM and 3 AM WIB, and are hoping for a complete return to normalcy.

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All substations are already lit up, and it's now just the process of loading at each feeder point.

PLN urges the public to remain calm and assures them that progress updates will be provided through the PLN Mobile application and the PLN 123 contact center. The swift response and ongoing efforts by PLN aim to minimize inconvenience and restore stable power supply to all affected areas as soon as possible.

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At 01.00 in the morning, I checked, and the electricity was still out, but at 03.00 WIB, the electricity was back on.