PLN distributes 30 micro PLTS for the Yarweser Hamlet community

PLN continues to strive to ensure access to electricity for all communities to remote parts of the country. Through the assistance of 30 PLTS Micro Units and an energy storage called SuperSUN, the people of Yarweser Hamlet, South Arefi Village, can finally enjoy the benefits of 24 hours of electricity.

In a press release to Antara in Jayapura, Wednesday, it was stated that the TJSL (Social and Environmental Responsibility) assistance was PLN's effort to participate in promoting the welfare of the people in the 3T (frontier, outermost and disadvantaged) areas. The presence of electricity is the initial foundation of society to increase daily economic activities.

Jhonisius Arwakon, a resident of Yarweser Hamlet, South Arefi Village, is one of the recipients of SuperSUN. After his house is electrified, he can now make ice cubes to store fish. Previously, people who mostly worked as fishermen had to travel to Sorong City as far as 60 km by sea for 2 hours just to buy ice cubes before they fished.

"When he heard the information (that there would be assistance) Su started to be happy there and when the relief items went down. In the past we needed 5 liters of fuel to turn on the electricity from 6 pm to 12 pm. The cost is quite large. reached Rp. 20,000, - / liter," he explained.

Jhonisius also explained that apart from using the freezer, other people also use electricity for various household activities, such as using washing machines, water pumps, using wooden crab machines, and learning for children. Now everything is easier to do. "I thank PLN, not 99 percent anymore, but 100 percent because everything that makes the house black is gone, like our torches when we wake up in the morning, Su's nose is black," he said.

In line with Jhonisius, Frans Pasarua, Head of Yarweser Hamlet, expressed his gratitude for the assistance provided. This is a blessing because all activities are helped. "I represent the people of this village, we have been here more or less since 2001, we as a community are grateful to God for being enlightened. Thank you very much because you have helped us this person. So this morning we are very happy because we have children. "Children study at night using only torches, but now we have lights and they can be lit for up to 24 hours," he said.

The existence of SuperSUN for beneficiaries, in addition to increasing their productive activities, also saves their daily expenses. Previously, in one day they had to spend 100 thousand to turn on the generator for 6 hours. Currently, with a full 24 hours of power and an estimated usage of 1.5 kWh, they only need to spend around two thousand rupiah.

General Manager of PLN Main Unit for Papua and West Papua Region, Budiono, said that this assistance is one proof of PLN's efforts to realize equitable electricity for all communities. "Electricity is very important, very important, very vital and very supportive of activities. Those who have one refrigerator can be added so that it can become cold storage. Fish will be more durable, sales will increase, so it is not impossible that the wheels of the economy can move for the better," he explained.

Budiono added, with the presence of electricity, of course, everything can be done. Welfare, resources and education can improve. He also advised the public to be able to take care of the aid that has been distributed so that it can be used optimally.

"Please, ladies and gentlemen, can take care of the assistance we provide, if there is a problem we are ready to help to fix it. We have also trained two villagers so that they can help you if there is a disturbance so that they can immediately deal with or communicate with our employees," Budiono said.

Surya Power Solutions for the Country (SuperSUN) is an individual solar power plant installed with a prepaid kWh meter with a power of 900 VA. Consisting of two main components, namely a PV Panel with a capacity of 440 Wp - 700 Wp and a battery with a capacity of 2 kWh, SuperSUN is an environmentally friendly solution to electrify people in isolated areas. Initiated by PLN employees in Sorong, this breakthrough received the highest award in the ESDM sector in the form of Dharma Karya ESDM because it was considered to have provided great benefits to the electricity sector.

The existence of innovation in the development of electrical technology is certainly very helpful in presenting lighting. The realization of equitable distribution and affordability of electricity access shows that electricity can be enjoyed by the entire community.

SOURCE: https://papua.antaranews.com/berita/694193/pln-salurkan-30-mikro-plts-untuk-dunia-dusun-yarweser