PLN Startup Day 2025: PLN's Support for Indonesia's Greentech Startups

JAKARTA, Indonesia,May 27, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- PT PLN (Persero) strengthens its commitment to accelerating the energy transition through strategic collaboration with green technology (greentech) startups inIndonesia. This initiative was realized through thePLN Startup Day 2025, themedPowering Partnership: Uniting Forces for Sustainable Energy, held at PLN's Headquarters inJakartaon Wednesday (May 21).

TheIndonesianDirector General of Digital Infrastructure at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs,Wayan Toni Supriyanto, expressed his appreciation for PLN's initiative, which aligns with the government's vision to build an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem.

"PLN plays a strategic role in realizing this vision, particularly in integrating digital innovation into energy solutions. Programs such asPLN Connextand events likePLN Startup Dayare concrete proof that collaboration between the government, state-owned enterprises, and the innovation sector can address energy challenges,"Wayan stated.

PLNPresident Director,Darmawan Prasodjo, emphasized that PLN Startup Day 2025 is more than just an annual agenda—it is a strategic platform for creating future solutions through tangible collaboration with innovators.

"Indonesianeeds innovation to achieve its energy transition and reachNet Zero Emissions by 2060. This is where startups—especially greentech startups—play a crucial role in developing technological innovations to tackle various challenges in the energy sector,"said Darmawan.

This year,PLN has successfully engaged 63 energy startups. Of these,20 startupshave participated in the incubation program,20 startupshave signedMemorandums of Understanding (MoUs)through the PLN Connext program, and16 startupshave established concrete collaborations with PLN in various strategic programs.

PLNDirector of Corporate Planning and Business Development,Hartanto Wibowo, explained that PLN is developing a startup ecosystem through two main programs. First, collaboration withlater-stage startups, focusing on innovative solutions directly integrated into the national energy system. Second, anincubation program for early-stage startups, providing mentoring, training, and business exploration to support long-term growth and impact.

"Since 2023, throughPLN Connext, we have built astructured and tangible energy startup ecosystem. We believe startups are catalysts for change because of their agility, creativity, and high level of innovation,"said Hartanto.

As part of strengthening synergies with the government,PLN signed two strategic collaborationsduring the event. First, with theMinistry of Communication and Digital Affairs, to promote the digital ecosystem by empowering startup products and services. Second, with theMinistry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, to strengthenresearch and development collaboration in the electricity sector.

Additionally,PLN Group signed strategic partnerships with several selected startups, covering technology advancements such asInternet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), carbon capture technology, andelectric vehicle solutions.

Some of these collaborations include:

• PLN Icon Plus with startupsMagnarandSoca.AIfor IoT and AI solutions.
• PLN Enjiniring withTechnoGISin AI applications for engineering.
• PLN Nusadaya withAlgatekfor carbon capture technology.
• PLN Electricity Services withStarvoinoperation and maintenance of EV charging stations (SPKLU).
• PLN Haleyora Powerindo withCharged, advancing electric vehicle fleets.

"We hope that through this collaboration, Indonesian energy startups will reach aglobal leveland potentially becomeunicorns valued at overUSD 1 billion, comparable to leading energy startups worldwide,"Hartanto concluded.

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SOURCE PT. PLN (Persero)