In a most important move to make the sustainable energy mainstream and support Indonesia in its transition to green technology, PT Exelly Elektrik Indonesia (Voltron) has just inaugurated its first Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) in the Indonesian Capital City area. This inauguration was the gestation of an ambitious pilot project in the making: the quest in building an EV charging network for the new capital city nationwide. The project does not only shine a light on Indonesia’s commitment toward reducing carbon emission efforts but also sets a precedent for the development in the future of the IKN, underlining their commitment to it by becoming a global leader in green energy.
Voltron’s Role in Green Energy Transformation
Launching SPKLU has provided an important stepping-stone in this grand strategy for developing an environmentally friendly and sustainable city for IKN. The Voltron efforts form part of the grand vision for it to be the foremost capital city in the use of green energy, reducing its reliance incrementally on fossil fuels and promoting mass adoption of electric vehicles. In a world becoming poised against climate change, Indonesia’s proactive reforms are timely and necessary.
“Voltron has been very proactive, and we do appreciate that,” said Agus Gunawan, Director of Green Transformation, IKN Authority. This type of infrastructure, like the SPKLU, said Agus, was very important to support the transition of energy. “We welcome the presence of Voltron Charging Network as part of our effort to make IKN an environmentally friendly and sustainable city. The presence of such an infrastructure is very significant in terms of supporting Indonesia‘s energy transition,” said Agus.
Details of the First SPKLU on the IKN
At present, the SPKLU Voltron is only in operation at one point in the IKN area of rest, located at Jl. Negara, Bumi Harapan, Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. This kind of strategic placement with a location like this is expected to serve the residents and the visitors who pass there, among them, on top of the infrastructure needed for the developed bird capital.
The SPKLU is fitted with an AC Fast Charger unit rated at 22 kW of output power and a DC Ultra Fast Charger unit rated at a substantial 100 kW of output power. This can cater to different charging scenarios by EV users, either when they need just a quick top-up or more substantially for longer journeys. These charging units also come with four parking slots so that multiple vehicles can charge simultaneously without causing delays or congestion.
There are two CCS 2 charging guns mounted on each charging unit, which is the most commonly used standard with electric vehicles and hence very compatible with various vehicles. The double-gun feature of the station increases its efficiency in that two vehicles are able to charge from one unit at the same time.
Charging Costs and Government Regulations
The cost of charging at the Voltron SPKLU is pegged with an indicative government standard charge at a rate of Rp 2,466.78 per kwh. This indicative rate shows the consistency and rationalization of the government in setting the cost for the usage of EV chargers, which will make it reasonable and accessible to all EV users. The government encourages increased adoption of electric vehicles against fossil fuel-powered cars, helping to reduce the level of GHG emissions by having a fixed pricing structure.
Future of EV Charging in IKN
This inaugural SPKLU is the first in what is envisioned to be a sprawling line of electric vehicle charging installations across the entire IKN. Voltron, in coordination with the IKN Authority, are already eyeing further expansion to have the entire capital equipped with the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the growing volume of electric vehicles. The more the charging stations installed, the more increased adoption of electric vehicles, further driving the city’s transformation into sustainability.
Far from simply expanding the network, the charging stations that Voltron will deploy will harness state-of-the-art technologies going forward. With the potential that solar-powered chargers, smart grid integration, and real-time monitoring systems carry in raising the efficiency and sustainability of the charging network, they would go far in lowering the impact these stations have on the environment. Our ultimate goal is to make IKN a leader in green energy use.
