- Agreement underpins mutual commitment to support Indonesian government accelerating the national electric vehicle program
- Cooperation to include electric vehicle (EV) charging services, comprehensive studies, charger deployment, personnel competency development and establish service centre including after-sales support
ABB and Haleyora Power, a subsidiary of PT PLN Persero (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore, develop and deploy the electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Indonesia. The MoU combines ABB’s domain knowledge and expertise in EV charging solutions with Haleyora Power’s extensive network in power transmission and distribution across the country.
The MoU was signed in Jakarta, Indonesia, by Gerard Chan, President Director & Country Holding Officer of PT ABB Sakti Industri (ABB in Indonesia), WeeJin Lee, Region Leader for Asia Pacific of ABB E-mobility Pte. Ltd., and Isral, President Director ad interim (a.i), PT Haleyora Power.
From left: Isral (President Director (a.i), Haleyora Power) and Gerard Chan (President Director & Country Holding Officer, ABB) 
From left: Isral (President Director (a.i), Haleyora Power) and WeeJin Lee (Region Leader for Asia Pacific of ABB E-mobility Pte. Ltd.) 
The MoU signing sets a significant milestone for closer collaboration between Haleyora Power and ABB Indonesia to grow the EV charging infrastructure in Indonesia
Gerard Chan, President Director & Country Holding Of-ficer, PT ABB Sakti Industri said that “Today's MoU signing sets a significant milestone for closer collaboration between Haleyora Power and ABB Indonesia to grow the EV charging infrastructure in Indonesia. It also reaffirms our commitment to support the government’s EV adoption acceleration program. It is thus with great hope to see this synergy will facilitate pathways to support the adoption of smart, reliable, and emission-free mobility for all in Indonesia.”
WeeJin Lee, Region Leader of Asia Pacific at ABB E-Mobility Pte. Ltd. added “With transportation accounting for 27-29% of global CO2 emissions, it is crucial to address this topic collectively in Indonesia, moving to-wards a net zero emission target”. ABB E-mobility will support and facilitate the Indonesian government with a smart and reliable charging infrastructure ecosystem. WeeJin Lee stresses the importance of establishing a safe and smart charging experience for all EV users in Indonesia that complies to charging standards.
Through the partnership, ABB and Haleyora Power will jointly conduct studies and discussions related to the development of EV charging stations. Both companies will form a synergy in EV charging which shall include but not be limited to conduct comprehensive studies of technology and business potential, personnel compe-tency development, establish service centre and after-sales support, and the deployment of EV chargers.
Isral, President Director ad interim (a.i), PT Haleyora Power, revealed that PLN supports the government's target to become the largest electric vehicle producer in Southeast Asia by 2025. To meet this objective, Haleyora Power will continually collaborate with various stakeholders to support the growth of the electric vehicle ecosystem.
The government also aims to have 2.1 million electric motorcycles and 20,000 electric cars on the road by 2025. The growth of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia must be accompanied by the supporting infrastructure such as charging services. Thus, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Haleyora Power and ABB is a crucial foundation towards achieving this goal.
"The signing of this MoU signifies a crucial step in fostering stronger collaboration between Haleyora Power and ABB Indonesia to further accelerate the growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Indonesia. This also further cements our commitment to support the government’s net-zero emission (ZRE) program," said Isral.
As a subsidiary of PT PLN (Persero), Haleyora Power is assigned to manage the electricity sales (retail) business, which is expected to become more competitive in the future through the development of electricity supply with special services and tariffs to reduce subsidies. Halyora Power is engaged in the operation and maintenance of the electricity transmission and distribution network across the country. Established on October 18, 2011, PT Haleyora Power operates in Sumatra, Java, and Bali regions. Haleyora Power is actively advocating the growth of EVs and their ecosystem.
The e-mobility evolution in Indonesia
As one of the largest and fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has also been making efforts to promote E-mobility. In 2020, the Indonesian government announced its ambition to become the largest EV producer in Southeast Asia by 2025. The government has also set a target to have at least 2.1 million electric motorcycles and 20,000 electric cars on the road by 2025. In addition, the government has offered tax incentives and subsidies for EV manufacturers and buyers to accelerate the adoption of E-mobility.
To further support the growth of E-mobility in Indonesia, ABB E-mobility has successfully installed multiple DC fast chargers in the country, including several for BPPT in Serpong, West Java and for the PLN Distribution Unit of Jakarta at its head office in Gambir, Jakarta. ABB also showcases a charging unit in its Indonesian headquarters, located in the WTC office complex at the heart of Jakarta’s business district. In addition to the DC fast chargers, ABB E-mobility has installed home charging AC wall boxes for dozens of residences, shopping malls, and car manufacturers. These efforts have provided strategic support to the government’s effort to adopt smart, reliable, and emission-free mobility solutions.
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ABB E-mobility is enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient mobility future as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. ABB E-mobility is a partner of choice for the world’s biggest EV OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. It offers the widest portfolio of EV charging solutions from smart chargers for the home to high-power chargers for the highway stations of the future, solutions for the electrification of fleets and charging for electric buses and trucks. With ~1,500 employees around the world, ABB E-mobility has sold more than one million EV chargers across more than 85 markets, including over 50,000 DC fast chargers. https://e-mobility.abb.com/
