Jakarta, INTI - State-owned electricity company PLN officially launched its Smart and Green Building program at the company’s headquarters in Jakarta on Friday, May 8, 2026. The initiative marks part of PLN’s broader transformation into a digital energy ecosystem operator capable of producing and managing its own energy in a more independent and efficient manner.
Reported by Lestari, the program integrates rooftop solar power systems, automated electricity management, and digitally controlled air-conditioning technology. The implementation is aimed at reducing carbon emissions while optimizing energy consumption across the company’s office buildings.
PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo stated that rapid technological advancements have fundamentally changed the way energy is managed within modern buildings, making systems more integrated and adaptive. According to him, this shift requires PLN to develop a more flexible and modern energy infrastructure.
“Previously, PLN’s paradigm focused on selling electricity and optimizing costs. Today, PLN is transforming into an energy digital platform that orchestrates the energy ecosystem through collaboration and value creation,” said Darmawan.
He added that the rise of electric vehicles, building automation systems, and rooftop solar panels has reshaped the role of energy consumers. In the future, buildings and residential homes are expected to evolve from passive users into active energy producers.
“Going forward, buildings and homes will not only consume energy, but also generate and manage it independently. Therefore, PLN must be prepared for an increasingly digital and bidirectional energy ecosystem,” he explained.
Smart and Green Buildings Become Part of PLN’s Long Term Sustainability Strategy
PLN Independent Commissioner Andi Arief emphasized that the initiative is crucial in demonstrating the company’s commitment to energy efficiency to its customers. He noted that PLN offices should serve as tangible examples of the energy transition practices the company continuously promotes.
“We are an energy company. It would be inappropriate to advocate energy transition to customers while our own offices remain inefficient. PLN must become a showcase of energy efficiency itself,” said Andi.
The board of commissioners also highlighted that sustainability is now embedded as part of the company’s long-term operational strategy. The green initiative is viewed as a strategic investment designed to reduce operational costs in the future.
“Sustainability is not merely an additional expense, but part of efficiency and a long-term investment for the company,” Andi added.
As an initial phase, the Trapesium Building at PLN Headquarters has been equipped with a rooftop solar power installation with a capacity of 89.28 kilowatt-peak (kWp). The facility is connected to an integrated energy management system that functions as a digital control center for monitoring real-time energy consumption.
PLN Executive Vice President of General Affairs and Property Assets Khairullah revealed that the project is being carried out through internal collaboration involving PLN Icon Plus and the PLN Pension Fund. During the initial implementation phase in 2026, the program will cover 10 of the company’s major buildings.
“In the initial phase of 2026, PLN began implementation in 10 buildings, including the Trapesium Building at PLN Headquarters, which is already operating with rooftop solar panels and an integrated energy management system,” Khairullah stated.
The company targets a total rooftop solar capacity of 1,100 kWp alongside the installation of 471 IoT-based smart air-conditioning units during the first phase. Internal data indicates that around 400 buildings out of PLN’s total 1,300 properties are considered suitable for similar technology adoption.
“Under PLN’s 2026–2035 roadmap, the company aims to achieve rooftop solar capacity of 12 megawatt-peak (MWp), deploy 7,251 IoT Smart AC units, and contribute to reducing carbon emissions by up to 0.3 million tons of CO2 equivalent,” Khairullah concluded.
Conclusion
Through the Smart and Green Building initiative, PLN is accelerating its transformation into a digitally integrated and sustainable energy company. By combining rooftop solar systems, IoT-based technologies, and intelligent energy management, the company aims to strengthen operational efficiency while supporting Indonesia’s broader energy transition and carbon reduction goals for the future.
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