How Much Power Do Data Centers Consume in Indonesia?
Data center growth requires specific electrical support, particularly capacity, reliability, and power quality, as well as clean energy.
PT PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, disclosed that its 159 data center customers consumed 2,378 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy. PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo highlighted the increasing energy demand within the digital economy and the need for robust energy infrastructure to support data center growth. He emphasized the importance of clean energy, capacity, reliability, and power quality.
PLN is committed to strengthening electricity infrastructure to cater to the sector's evolving needs and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.
PLN's Executive Vice President of Enterprise Sales and Customer Service, Dini Sulistyawati, revealed that the company serves 159 data center customers with a total connected capacity of 2,038 megavolt-amperes (MVA). Most of this capacity is concentrated in the Java-Madura-Bali electricity system, with West Java being a significant cluster.
However, data center development is expanding into other regions, including Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. As a result, the demand for electricity from the technology sector is projected to rise, necessitating the planning of electricity infrastructure tailored to each region's specific requirements.
Dini Sulistyawati emphasized that artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital services, and the expansion of Indonesia's digital economy will continue to drive significant electricity demand. She stressed that the primary challenge for PLN is balancing the increase in supply capacity while ensuring reliability, affordability, and long-term system stability.
To meet the growing data center demand, PLN advocates for early planning and close coordination between all parties involved in the development process. This includes establishing realistic energization schedules, suitable capacity development paces, and stronger cooperation among PLN, customers, and the government.
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