Electricity is one of the most basic needs at home. There are various types of electrical power options to choose from, typically for small houses ranging from 450 VA to 2,200 VA. Usually, for someone who lives alone or a family with not many members, 900 Watts of electricity is enough.

For those of you who have just moved house and want to register for an electrical installation, there are a number of requirements and the cost of installing a new 900 Watt subsidized electricity 2022. Let’s immediately find out the full explanation through the following points:

  • Cost of Installing New Electricity 900 Watt in 2022
  • Terms of Installing 900 Watt Electricity
  • How to Install 900 Watts of Electricity
  • Install the New Electricity Line Through the PLN Mobile Application

Cost of Installing New Electricity 900 Watt in 2022

Before discussing the cost of installing a new 900 Watt subsidized electricity in 2022, please note that electrical installation generally takes 3-7 days from the time the payment is made. This time is tentative depending on the high demand in the installation area. Therefore, make sure you make your request on time so that when you move, you have electricity.

In addition, the applicant also needs to prepare several things such as a Connection Fee (BP), Subscription Security Deposit (UJL), stamp duty, and buying an initial electricity token of at least IDR 5,000 for prepaid electricity. If everything is complete, then in accordance with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 27 of 2017, the cost of installing new 900 Watt subsidized electricity for 2022 is:

1. Single-phase or 3-phase connection with power limitation and low-power voltage measurement

  • The cost of installing a new PLN 450 VA power: Rp421,000
  • The cost of installing a new PLN 900 VA power: IDR 843,000
  • The cost of installing a new PLN 1,300 VA power: Rp1,218,000
  • The cost of installing a new PLN 2,200 VA power: Rp2,062,000

3-phase connection or add power with power limit and medium voltage measurement Rp.631.00/VA

2. Single phase connection or add power with power limitation and high voltage measurement Rp535.00/VA

3. The price above is the cost of installing a new 900 Watt subsidized 2022 electricity with a prepaid scheme. For postpaid electricity, here are the details:

  • The cost of installing a new PLN 450 VA power: Rp242,900
  • The cost of installing a new PLN 900 VA power: Rp1,390,900
  • The cost of installing a new PLN 1,300 VA power: Rp2,372,200
  • The cost of installing a new PLN 2,200 VA power: Rp3,941,000

Terms of Installing 900 Watt Electricity

Through the previous discussion, you clearly know the cost of installing a new 900 Watt electricity subsidy for 2022. Before submitting an installation application, first pay attention to the requirements set by the government.

It should be noted that the actual use of 450 VA electricity and 900 VA subsidies is intended for people below the poverty line. The government provides these subsidies to help people pay electricity bills so that they are more affordable. Those who are entitled to it are underprivileged people who are included in the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS).

Not only electricity tariff subsidies, the government also provides a free electricity installation program according to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 3 of 2022 for residents who meet the following requirements:

  • Not yet registered as a customer of PT PLN;
  • Domiciled in an area where PT PLN’s low-voltage electricity network is available without network expansion;
  • Registered in the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS);
  • Domiciled in the 3T area (Outermost, Frontier, and Disadvantaged);
  • Based on the validation of the village head/lurah or official at the appropriate level to receive BPBL.

Don’t worry, those of you who are not registered with DTKS can still use 900 VA electricity by fulfilling a number of requirements, including:

  • Photocopy of the identity of the applicant for KTP/SIM;
  • A house plan or map (for site surveys);
  • Power of attorney if authorized;
  • Stamp;
  • Purchase a minimum of IDR 5,000 electricity tokens for a prepaid system.

How to Install 900 Watts of Electricity

If the requirements and costs for installing new 900 Watt subsidized electricity in 2022 have been met, the procedure or method for installing new electricity can be done by coming directly to the local PLN office or submitting an installation application through the PLN 123 call center. However, with the PLN Mobile application, installation applications can be made easily and after filling in the required data PLN officers will come to check the location.

The good news, as discussed in the previous point, is that people who are included in DTKS can get assistance with installing new electricity for free. Some of the facilities that can be received by the free electricity installation program are:

  • Installation of home electrical installations as many as three light points plus one socket
  • Inspection and testing of Operation Worthy Certificate (SLO) installations
  • New connection
  • Charging the first electricity token for free
  • A set of split-circuit panels, including one short-circuit breaker with a capacity of at least 10 amperes and its box
  • Three light emitting diode (LED) lamps
  • each has a power of 10 watts
  • Three light fittings
  • One contact box
  • Two switches, including one single switch and one double switch
  • Cable
  • Earthing
  • Installation accessories

Thus, people who receive subsidies will be greatly helped and can have proper lighting at home.

Install New Electricity Through the PLN Mobile Application

Launching the official PLN website, new connections can only be accessed through the PLN Mobile application. Therefore, for those of you who want to do electrical installations, please download the application via Google Play or the App Store. For those of you who have downloaded, you can follow the new electrician installation guide like this:

  1. Open the PLN Mobile application and select the “Install New” menu;
  2. Select the installation location, fill in the service details, fill in the SLO data, select the token (prepaid only) and fill in the customer data;
  3. Click “Send Application” and immediately make payment according to the bill;
  4. If the payment is successful, the connection officer from PLN will install the kWh meter at home.

While waiting, you can also check the status of your application through the application by:

  1. Select the “Profile” menu;
  2. Click history list;
  3. Select “Applications” after which a list of applications that have been made will appear;
  4. Click “View” on one of the desired applications to see the details of its status.