The most important thing in the implementation of PON is the electricity supply quality. Not only do we avoid power outages, we also prevent electricity disruptions.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - State-run electricity company PT PLN said it is making endeavors to ensure the reliability of electricity supply during the National Games (PON) in Papua, which will take place from October 2 to 15, 2021.

PT PLN is using an integrated technology called the Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), which combines the functions of centralized remote surveillance, control, and retrieval, general manager of the Papua and West Papua Regional Main Unit (UIW P2B), Abdul Farid, said in a statement issued on Thursday.

"We have operated the Jayapura sub-system, Timika sub-system, and Merauke sub-system through SCADA technology," he added.

For the PON, PLN has dispatched an electrical supply security team of 1,574 personnel from the Regional Main Internal Unit (UIW) of Papua, West Papua as well as from outside Papua, Farid informed.

PLN has not only committed to ensuring the reliability of power supply, but also several other supportive efforts, Farid added.

As part of those efforts, the company has borne the cost of building electricity infrastructure and reliability amounting to Rp308.5 billion and has provided sponsorship worth Rp5.5 billion, he informed.

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PLN must also prepare for the ongoing pandemic by taking anticipatory steps to minimize the possibility of virus transmission among personnel on duty, Farid said.

In addition to health assistance for personnel, the PLN has also prepared a safe house for those who test positive for COVID-19 while performing their duties, he added.

PLN regional business director for Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, and Nusa Tenggara, Syamsul Huda said that the company's priority in PON Papua is electricity supply reliability at match locations and other strategic spots.

"The most important thing in the implementation of PON is the electricity supply quality. Not only do we avoid power outages, we also prevent electricity disruptions," he added.

Furthermore, Huda said he has asked personnel on duty to keep coordinating in each location to ensure electricity supply while anticipating potential problems.

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