A Lack of Electric Shocks

Derating and damaged power stations have decreased the supply of electricity. PLN is depending upon diesel fuel but is requesting the tariff be increased.

June 28, 2005

RECENTLY Muljo Adji has been busy sending text messages (SMS). He sends dozens every day. Not because he is addicted to SMS quizzes, but because he needs to circulate the blackout schedule. As the General Manager of PLN's Load Control Center, Muljo is the most rattled from organizing the blackout schedule.

When the state-owned electricity company (PLN) has an electricity shortage in Java, Madura and Bali, Muljo has to carefully arrange

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