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Indonesia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Ready for Operation

By Maria SantosIndonesia
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Indonesia’s largest solar power plant built by PT Len Industri in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, is ready for operation as soon as it is inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

Len Industri President Director Abraham Mose said electrical power from the solar power plant with Independent Power Producer (IPP) concept will reach five megawatts. “We will conduct test for power supply of five megawatts this December,” Abraham said.

Abraham said that his company could finish the power plant’s construction right on time, even earlier than the deadline stated in the contract with the State Electricity Company (PLN) in East Nusa Tenggara.

Abraham said that Len Industri’s investment value for the solar power plant reaches up to Rp125 billion.

Questions & Answers

Q.

When will the solar power plant officially begin operations?

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The solar power plant is ready for operation as soon as President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurates it. PT Len Industri will also conduct a test for power supply this December.

Q.

What is the total investment made by Len Industri in this solar power plant?

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Len Industri's investment value for the solar power plant in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, reaches up to Rp125 billion. This makes it Indonesia’s largest solar power plant built by the company.

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What is the expected power output of the new solar power plant?

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The solar power plant, operating under the Independent Power Producer concept, is expected to supply five megawatts of electrical power. PT Len Industri plans to conduct a test for this power supply in December.

Q.

Which company built this solar power plant, and where is it located?

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The solar power plant was built by PT Len Industri in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. It is Indonesia’s largest solar power plant and was completed ahead of schedule.

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