Not Just Chocolate Production, Ceres is Now Committed to Reducing Carbon Emissions for the Environment

In an effort to support the clean energy transition and improve operational efficiency, PT Perusahaan Industri Ceres (PT Ceres) has adopted a 2.1 MWp on-grid rooftop Solar Power Plant (PLTS) system.

The company engaged in the production of chocolate-based foods and installed PLTS on top of company buildings. PT Ceres is also known as one of the leading companies in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry in Indonesia. This step confirms that the use of renewable energy in Indonesia is no longer just an alternative, but an urgent need.

The PLTS installation project in the PT Ceres environment is the result of close collaboration between PT Ceres as the building owner and energy user, Total Energies as the Developer, and SEI as the EPC. This PLTS has a capacity of 2.1 MWp, with 17 inverters with a capacity of 100 kW each, so that the total AC capacity reaches 1.7 MW and the DC module capacity reaches 2.1 MW. This system is capable of supplying enough electricity to meet most of the energy needs in the PT Ceres chocolate production building.

In addition, the use of a sophisticated monitoring system allows for real-time monitoring of the PLTS performance. This PLTS is also equipped with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) which can provide backup power for up to two hours during a power outage, ensuring that system monitoring continues.

The installation of PLTS at PT Ceres has not only succeeded in reducing the cost of electricity needs but also contributed to environmental sustainability in the future. This strategic collaboration is a real manifestation of a shared commitment to switching to clean and efficient energy.

In the implementation process, challenges are certainly unavoidable, especially in maintaining installation quality standards that are by expectations. Differences in expectations regarding the quality of subcontractor work are one of the obstacles faced. But of course, all can be overcome as stated by the SEI Project Engineer in this project, Rurizwan Syahru Wibisana.

"To ensure compliance with the specifications that have been set, clear communication, strict supervision, and routine evaluation are required. Hopefully, Ceres can immediately feel more optimal efficiency from the use of PLTS in achieving their targets," said Rurizwan who also hopes that the use of the PLTS system will be more optimal at PT Ceres in the future.

Despite facing various challenges in the PLTS installation process, Rurizwan and his colleagues from SEI completed the installation according to the established quality standards. The success of this project is expected to be an example of encouraging the growth of the solar energy industry in Indonesia. By continuing to innovate and improve product quality, SEI continues to strive to contribute to achieving the national clean energy target.

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