Pertamina to install solar power at 5,000 gas stations in Indonesia
The company targets reducing carbon emissions by 34 thousand tons per year with the mass installation of solar power plants.
Indonesian oil giant Pertamina is planning to install solar energy at 5,000 gas stations to reduce carbon emissions. There are currently 76 of these Green Energy Stations (GES) spread across various islands.
GES is a new concept by Pertamina that utilizes Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) or Solar Power Plants (PLTS) as a cleaner energy source.
“This project is part of the energy transition in Pertamina ecosystem. We are targeting the installation of PLTS internally in Pertamina, both in core processes, offices, and other facilities. In addition, we strive to make gas stations as one of Pertamina’s frontlines to install PLTS to support decarbonization,” explained PNRE’s Chief Executive Officer, Dannif Danusaputro.
This effort is a continuation of 2020 program, where the installation of PLTS has been carried out at 63 Pertamina gas stations located across Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara, with a total capacity of 385 KWp. With a target of 5000 PLTS installed at gas stations, the total installed capacity will be 31 MW, and the potential for reducing carbon emissions reaches 34 thousand tons per year.
The use of solar energy at gas stations is part of a global trend among many industry players. At least 700 gas stations in 29 African countries have used rooftop solar power plants. In India, the government is targeting 50% of all sites to install PLTS in the next 4 years.
“PNRE will continue to step on the gas for the energy transition. We see that the development of clean energy, including PLTS, is an investment in the future so that the rate of climate change impacts can be restrained, and together all parties contribute to create a better life for future generations,” continued Dannif.
