This article was originally published in Bahasa Indonesia by PLN and has been translated into English for informational purposes. Some meanings may have been adjusted for clarity.

Jakarta, January 27, 2025 – PT PLN (Persero)'s Green as a Service (GEAS) Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) service is now increasingly in demand by customers. Until 2024, this green electricity service has been enjoyed by 7,354 customers, growing 117% compared to the previous year which was 3,378 customers.

REC is one of PLN's innovative green product instruments to make it easier for customers to get recognition for the use of transparent, accountable, and internationally recognized renewable energy (EBT). PLN's REC validates that the electricity production per Megawatt hour (MWh) used by customers comes from verified green electricity.

PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo stated that REC is a solution for the industrial and business sectors to obtain reliable and affordable green electricity. Because, along with the development of the era, the demand for products produced through clean energy is an important factor in maintaining industrial competitiveness.

"As the backbone of the national renewable energy provider, PLN is committed to increasing industrial competitiveness by providing green electricity services that are 100% supplied by our renewable energy generators through REC. We are ready to serve the needs of green electricity for the business and industrial sectors with an easy and fast process," said Darmawan.

Darmawan continued, since its launch in 2020, REC sales have continued to record significant growth reaching 10.99 Terawatt hours (TWh) until 2024. Of the total sales, 49% were achieved in 2024 or 5.38 TWh, an increase compared to 2023 which was 3.54 TWh or able to grow 52% year on year (YoY). This is inseparable from the increasing interest of customers, especially in the business and industrial sectors, towards REC.

He revealed that well-known corporate customers such as Nike, PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia, PT Asahimas Chemical, PT Agincourt Resources, PT Indah Klat Pulp & Paper Tbk, PT Air Liquide Indonesia, PT South Pacific Viscose, PT Sorini Agro Asia Corporindo, PT Smelting, and PT Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia are the largest users of REC with a total capacity of 2.81 TWh or around 52% of the total capacity used in 2024. According to him, the high trend of interest in industrial and business sector customers for REC green electricity services this year is predicted to increase further in the following year.

"More and more large companies, both domestic and foreign, are entrusting their green electricity supply to REC PLN. So, we are optimistic that this green electricity service will continue to grow," he explained.

Furthermore, Darmawan explained that currently there are 8 PLN power plants that have supplied green electricity to REC customers. The eight power plants are the Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP), Ulubelu PLTP, Lahendong PLTP, Ulumbu PLTP, Cirata Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA), Bakaru PLTA, Orya Genyem PLTA, and Lambur Mini-Hydro Power Plant (PLTM).

"REC provides a guarantee for the use of renewable energy in a transparent and internationally recognized manner. Each REC certificate ensures that the electricity used by customers comes from renewable or non-fossil power plants, with the APX Tradable Instrument for Global Renewables (TIGRs) tracking system from the United States which ensures that the certificate meets international standards," concluded Darmawan.

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