Pertamina NRE Launches First KDKMP Solar Power Project

Empowering Rural Communities through Renewable Energy

Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina (Persero), has officially launched Indonesia's first Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) Solar Power Plant in Galang Baru Village, Pulau Sembur Laut, Batam, Kepulauan Riau. This pioneering project marks a significant step in empowering local communities through clean and sustainable energy solutions ¹

Project Details and Implementation

The PLTS KDKMP project features an initial capacity of 400,000 Watts with battery storage reaching 1 MWh, designed to meet the energy needs of approximately 200 households who previously relied on expensive diesel generators. The solar power plant is part of a broader initiative to promote renewable energy and community empowerment in rural areas ¹

Community Impact and Management

The project is managed through a cooperative model involving Pertamina NRE and the local Koperasi Merah Putih. This model not only provides electricity but also serves as a foundation for strengthening local economies. The clean energy supply will support various productive economic activities, including fishing, aquaculture, and the operation of large-capacity cold storage and ice makers ²

Future Prospects and Replication

The success of this pilot project is expected to serve as a replicable model for other rural areas, particularly in Indonesia's 3T (Terdepan, Terluar, Terpencil) regions. The Ministry of Cooperatives sees this initiative as a potential catalyst for energy independence and improved livelihoods in remote communities across the archipelago ²