The industrial sector in the country is increasingly interested in Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) through the PLN Main Distribution Unit (UID) Riau and Riau Islands, which distributed 592 REC units (592 Megawatt hours (MWh)) of green electricity to PT Inecda Plantation, in Indragiri Hulu, Riau.

UID is a special unit in handling the electricity distribution system in Riau and the Riau Islands. Meanwhile, REC is a green product innovation from State power utility company PT PLN that guarantees the use of Renewable Energy (EBT) transparently and is internationally recognized.

PT Inecda Plantations is a company engaged in oil palm plantations and processing of crude palm oil (CPO)/palm kernel oil.

Through the REC certificate, it proves that the electricity used by customers comes from renewable or non-fossil power plants, with the APX Tradable Instrument for Global Renewables (TIGRs) tracking system from the U.S. which ensures compliance with international standards.

In an effort to support the competitiveness of the industrial sector which is the backbone of the Indonesian economy, PLN as one of the pioneers of the energy transition in Indonesia, is committed to continuing to provide green electricity services originating from renewable energy generators.

Tonny Bellamy, General Manager of PLN UID Riau and Riau Islands, said that REC ownership by the industrial sector also supports efforts to achieve Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2060.

"Through REC, customers can also participate in reducing emissions, changing from dirty energy to environmentally friendly energy. We are committed to providing clean energy to support the creation of a green industry in Indonesia," Tonny said on Friday, March 7, 2025.

He added that REC is a PLN product that can be purchased by the public or companies that use electricity from renewable energy sources. Each REC unit is equivalent to 1 MWh of green electricity.

"We are committed to fulfilling all customer needs, including preparing electricity sourced from renewable energy. We are ready to support collaboration between various parties to reduce global carbon emissions, including Inecda Plantation," Tonny said.

Meanwhile, General Manager of PT Inecda Plantation, Khamdi, said that his party is committed to supporting the use of green energy to reduce carbon emissions.

"We hope that this collaboration with PLN can continue to be established so that it can have a good impact through steps that prioritize sustainable business principles and implement Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects to realize sustainable development and support the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)," he said.