Power Wheeling in Indonesia's Electricity System

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Why is implementing the power wheeling mechanism difficult in Indonesia?

  • The national electricity industry has tight integration controlled by PT PLN. (correct)
  • There is no interest from private power producers in utilizing the mechanism.
  • The cost of electricity production is already very low in Indonesia.
  • The government prohibits the use of private power producers for electricity transmission.

What is one of the main challenges associated with implementing power wheeling in Indonesia?

  • Low demand for electricity in the country.
  • The existing rigid structure of the electricity industry. (correct)
  • New players find it easy to penetrate the market.
  • Lack of interest from private power producers.

How does the power wheeling mechanism affect investment in renewable energy?

  • It discourages investment due to high transmission costs.
  • It has no impact on investment in renewable energy.
  • It increases the attractiveness of investment in renewable energy. (correct)
  • It only benefits state-owned power producers.

What is one projected benefit of implementing power wheeling in Indonesia?

<p>Enhancing investment opportunities in renewable energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes it difficult for new players to enter the electricity market in Indonesia?

<p>The rigid structure of the industry controlled by PT PLN. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is power wheeling considered a contentious topic during deliberations on the New and Renewable Energy Bill?

<p>It challenges the existing structure of the national electricity industry. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of the power wheeling mechanism mentioned in the text?

<p>Enabling high-voltage consumers to purchase electricity directly from IPPs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the PPA aspect of power wheeling important for prospective renewable energy investors?

<p>It provides a pathway for direct transactions with IPPs for renewable electricity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the RE100 initiative's goal related to renewable electricity commitment by 2050?

<p>100 percent renewable electricity usage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to proponents in Indonesia, under what article of the Government Regulation is power wheeling implementation viable?

<p>Article 4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the principle of open access mentioned in relation to power wheeling?

<p>Allowing consumers to transact directly with IPPs through a rental mechanism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does power wheeling benefit large corporations participating in the RE100 initiative?

<p>By making it easier for them to get electricity from renewable sources using power wheeling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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