Subak Mandala Mathika Tabanan Museum Becomes Indonesia’s First Green Energy-Powered Museum

Subak Mandala Mathika Museum Tabanan, Bali, has set a new precedent by becoming the first museum in Indonesia to operate entirely on green energy. This significant achievement was achieved through a partnership between Subak Museum and PT PLN (Persero), which includes the use of environmentally friendly electricity through a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) service, worth 200 units or 200 megawatt-hours (MWh).

The official handover of the REC took place on Tuesday, June 25, by the Head of the PLN Customer Service Unit (UP3) in South Bali, I Putu Kariana, to the Director of the Penida River Basin Centre in Bali, Muhammad Noor, who represented the management of the Subak Mandala Mathika Museum.

PLN President and CEO Darmawan Prasodjo emphasized the importance of the REC service, which facilitates customers’ access to renewable energy (EBT) in a transparent, responsible and globally recognized manner. Each REC certificate confirms that the electricity consumed by customers comes from EBT generators.

“We greatly appreciate the initiative of Subak Museum, symbolizing Indonesian science and culture, especially in Bali to adopt REC. As a leader in Indonesia’s energy transformation, PLN is committed to providing the highest quality services to Subak Museum, especially through green electricity provided by REC,” Darmawan said.

Darmawan stressed that this cooperation is a key step towards achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. PLN is committed to encouraging various stakeholders to actively participate in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and the REC service is a key element of this effort.

Acting CEO of PLN Bali Distribution Unit (UID), Patar Situmorang, reiterated PLN’s commitment to providing reliable and environmentally friendly electricity amid the global push for decarbonization. The REC service aims to simplify the process of customers using green energy.

“By using the REC installation from PLN, customers can rest assured that their daily activities will be powered by environmentally friendly energy, which will contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and positively impact the environment and climate,” Situmorang explained.

Muhammad Noor, director of the Penida River Basin Centre in Bali, said the partnership with REC is in line with the museum’s long-term goal of becoming an environmentally friendly institution.

“Receiving the REC certificate from PLN guarantees that our electricity consumption comes from renewable energy sources. It shows our commitment to environmental sustainability and sets an example for the community,” Noor said.

Noor emphasized that the REC certificate strengthens the role of the Subak Mandala Mathika Museum as a center for education and preservation of cultural heritage, while also promoting the movement for clean energy and sustainable development in Indonesia, especially in Bali.

“With the support of local government, communities and various stakeholders, the Subak Mandala Mathika Museum is committed to developing programs that support environmental sustainability and encourage the use of renewable energy sources,” added Noor.

Noor also expressed hope that the museum’s proactive efforts will inspire other institutions in Bali and across Indonesia to join the clean energy movement, leading to positive change for the environment and the wider community in the future.

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