Itron expands electrification in Indonesia with smart payment solution

Itron expands electrification in Indonesia with smart payment solution

PT Mecoindo, a joint venture between Itron and a local partner in Indonesia,
is expanding its work with PT PLN (Persero) to expand electrification for
residents in Indonesia.

The utility recently signed a new contract with PT Mecoindo for an
additional 500,000 smart payment meters, which expands upon an agreement
announced earlier this year to deploy 635,000 smart payment meters.

With the deal, more PT PLN customers will have access to electricity as well
as a convenient, cost-effective way to manage and pay for their usage.

After a successful initial rollout, PT PLN decided to expand its use of
Itron's smart payment solution to include a total of more than 1 million
meters.

The solution helps the utility implement revenue protection measures while
empowering consumers to manage their electricity usage according to their
budget and needs. With Itron's smart payment solution, consumers have
insights into their remaining energy balance, reducing the likelihood of an
untimely shut-off.

In addition, PT PLN is benefiting from the ability to streamline customer
service and bill payment while reducing operational costs, delinquent
account risks and improving cash flow.

PT PLN (Persero) supply chain management general manager Septa Hamid said:
"Itron's smart payment solution is helping PT PLN enhance our ability to
provide convenient and affordable electricity services to energy consumers
in Indonesia. We are pleased to be able to extend this benefit to even more
customers with this new contract.

"With Itron's high-quality, reliable technology, we are expanding
electrification and improving service to our customers."

PT Mecoindo president George Daenuwy said: "We look forward to continuing
our collaboration with PT PLN to provide consumers with a convenient,
cost-effective way to prepay for electricity.

"Itron's smart payment solution directly supports the goals and outcomes of
PT PLN's electrification program and enables the utility and its customers
to better manage energy resources."

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roadens-electrification-in-indonesia-with-smart-payment-solution-5702450

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John Diecker
APT Consulting Group Co., Ltd.

www.aptthailand.com