Ministry of Energy and
Mineral Resources will soon prepare regulations concerning renewable resources
(EBT) incentives, especially for Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant (PLTS). The
regulation will define the criteria for the use of renewable resources,
including incentives. "Directly, there is no incentive for the business
operators. But we will soon stipulate a criteria in the regulation",
Maritce Hutapea, Energy Conservation Director of the Ministry of Energy and
Mineral Resources, told Business News some time ago.
The Ministry of Energy and
Mineral Resources were intense discussing plans and preparation for EBT
regulations. In addition to incentives, EBT users can obtain banking facilities
which interest is lower than market rates. "We have been intensely discussing
this matter since last year. The regulation should have been implemented."
The amount of incentive
that has been allocated reached approximately IDIR500 billion. This amount has
passed the energy audit. This amount is only a small fraction of the overall
amount of commitment of countries in the world for renewable resources use.
Because the value of the agreement between countries reaches trillions of
Rupiah, EBT incentives cannot not be separated from the massive campaign on
environmental sustainability and global warming. "This is the result of
investments and energy audits, in the presence of business operators.
Initially, we want to channel it through the Government Investment Center
(PIP), but there is a change of officials in the Ministry of Finance. We all
know that work program is determined by "people", and not by
"sys tem".
The use of renewable
resources, especially solar photovoltaic power plant, has been accompanied by
the issuance of feed in tariff (FIT). FIT is determined by a price of IDR 23 cents
per kWh. The price could change if business operators use local content of more
than 40 percent. "The IDR 23 cent price will surely attract investors."
Meanwhile, Mardi Utomo, a
businessman, said that investment in solar cell or Pv is very expensive. When
the power supply is very minimal, especially at peak load, businesses look for
another solution. "Solar cell is for personal use, not for sale. Investment
in solar cell (Pv) is expensive, although it can be used as an alternative
energy", Mardi Utomo told Business News in the Sunset Cruise Discussion
event some time ago.
Saving has been made, so it
can reduce power up to 2.5 million kWh. The savings, if converted, the value
is equivalent to IDR 2.5 billion. Therefore, businesses could simultaneously
provide incentives for saving and use of renewable resources, such as solar
cell (Pv). "We hope that our efforts will not be strenuous (because of the
costs). The government could give tariffs and incentives that encourage entrepreneurs.
The shops in Sumatra were overburdened by energy problem. Some of them are
without electricity. There is no other source. We try investing in solar cell,
but it is very expensive."
Meanwhile, the management
of Indorama Synthetics in Purwakarta admitted that they were concerned about
the utilization of renewable resources since 2000. So, Indorama always reviews
the use of power energy for operations. "We are talking about energy, not
just limited to electricity, but many other things, which are significant. The
plan is using a chiller for plant operation, but we not yet operated an
electric chiller", Darwin of Indorama told Business News.
Indorama compared with
other companies about the use of electric chiller. The machine was purchased
from one of the countries in Europe. But in the country of origin, the
operation of the machine is no longer allowed. "It is not allowed to be
operated, but in Indonesia, it can be operated. So, after 40 percent of usage,
there is a problem. We see that the problem in energy conservation is not only
for lighting products, but also the installation (factory), which is improper
for operation. This happened because the installation is non-synergic with the
State Electricity Company (PLN). Now, there is an operational feasibility
certification (SLO). If it is tested, electric power of 20 kWh is not feasible,
or impossible. But, this happened. When we want to calculate the installed
capacity, it cannot be measured, unless we ask PLN for assistance. Fortunately,
it has been installed for one month, and there is no problem. Energy problem is
very serious. PLN has made rules regarding K-factor and peak load, but there
are still many who do not know, including the rules regarding penalty."
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Business New - May 30, 2014
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