Sido appears to be committed to enforcing the use of EBT even though paying for electricity is 3% more expensive

TRIBUNNEWS.IT – The use of new renewable energies (EBT) is one of the priority steps for Indonesia in the context of implementing the principles of sustainability, environmental conservation and realization Zero net emissions in the next 2060.

Not just the government, efforts to use EBT are also being made by various parties including the community and business people. Therefore, quite a few companies in Indonesia have started implementing the use and supply of EBT in their business operations.

PT Industri Jamu Dan Farmasi Sido Muncul TBK (Sido Muncul) is committed to using new renewable energy (EBT) in running its business. This commitment was demonstrated through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Sido Muncul and the State Electricity Company (PLN) for the purchase of electricity from renewable sources on Wednesday 26 October.

Sido Muncul won an award for his commitment to using 100% renewable energy from the State Electricity Company (PLN).

Director Sidon appears Irwan Hidayat said: Sidon appears fully support the implementation of new and renewable energies. Buying EBT is also a form of commitment Sidon appears environmental concern. This commitment continues Sidon appears even if the cost of EBT is 3% higher than the price of industrial electricity.

“We (Sido Muncul) argue that we are concerned about the environment, carbon emissions and others. We pay three percent more than industrial electricity,” Irwan said when he met at the Bureau Sidon appearsSouth Jakarta, Thursday (17/11/2022).

Thanks to the use of ETB, Sidon appears also get a certificate from PLN how The first national herbal medicine company in the customer category to receive the renewable energy certificate (REC).

REC is one of the green product innovations of PLN to make it easier for customers to gain recognition for the transparent and responsible use of EBT and without having to pay the investment costs for infrastructure development.

All Sido Muncul production uses ecological energy or Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) which was bought by PLN.

Currently, the feeder is purchased Sidon appears from PLN, 100% used REC electricity. Irwan added that by using 100% REC electricity, the energy source is environmentally friendly Sidon appears currently at 95%, with details of EBT 84%, consisting of biomass from medicinal herbs and wood chips (51%), PLTS (2%), REC (31%) and natural gas (11%) and fossil energy sources by 5%.

Not only that, Sidon appears he also operated a rooftop solar power plant (PLTS) at the factory. This solar panel operation is also one of the efforts Sidon appears in the supply and use of EBT and in meeting carbon emission reduction targets.

Author: Anniza Kemala | Publisher: Vincentius Haru