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Exactly one day before the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Trans Mall Group today officially inaugurated its Rooftop Solar Power Plant (PLTS Atap) program, making it one of the largest rooftop solar installations in Indonesia. The inauguration, held at the Transmart Cempaka Putih Head Office in Jakarta, marks the completion of solar panel implementations across 16 Trans Mall Group locations, spread over 14 cities and 11 provinces throughout Indonesia, simultaneously affirming Transmart's position as a green retail pioneer in the national modern retail industry.
Satria Hamid Ahmadi, Human Resources & Corporate Communications Director of PT. Trans Retail Indonesia, emphasized that this inauguration is not merely a technical achievement, but a statement of the company's strategic direction. "The simultaneous implementation of rooftop solar panels across our 16 locations is tangible proof that Trans Mall Group is serious about fulfilling our ESG commitments as part of our business DNA, rather than just a complementary agenda. We want to prove that Indonesia's modern retail sector is capable of leading the energy transition, and the success of this program serves as a strong foundation for our subsequent sustainability initiatives."
With an installed capacity reaching 12.34 MWp (or approximately 12,000 kWp), utilizing a roof area of 90,600 m² and 21,000 solar panels, the Trans Mall Group Rooftop Solar installation can convert sunlight into approximately 16.8 GWh (16 million kWh) of clean electricity annually. This step is equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by over 13 million kilograms (13 thousand tons) of CO2 per year, or comparable to the carbon sequestration benefits of more than 97,000 trees. Through the utilization of this solar energy, Trans Mall Group has also successfully achieved electricity cost efficiencies of 8 to 10% per year, as stated by Ir. Leonardus Palayukan, Project & Development Director of PT Trans Retail Indonesia.
According to Adhi Laksmanaputra, VP Commercial of Xurya, the collaboration with Trans Mall Group is part of a growing, long-term relationship. "We appreciate Trans Mall Group for initiating the partnership with Xurya on 3 solar projects at Trans Studio Malls, which has now expanded to 16 locations with a total capacity of 12.34 MWp. For us, this trust demonstrates that the utilization of solar energy can continue to be expanded according to business operational needs. Moving forward, Xurya will continue to support Trans Mall Group through the operation and maintenance of the systems to ensure the solar panels yield optimal business and social value."
The strategic partnership underlying this program reflects a productive spirit of cross-sector collaboration. The synergy between Trans Mall Group as the largest retail and property operator in Indonesia, Xurya as the pioneer of zero-upfront-investment solar energy solutions in Indonesia, and the ecosystem strength of CT Corp and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., has produced a program that not only impacts the environment but also accelerates the transition to renewable energy in Indonesia's retail sector as a whole. This program also serves as a proof of concept that well-structured business collaborations can deliver significant national impact.
“We hope the steps we are taking can serve as an inspiration and driver for other retail industry players in Indonesia to participate in the journey toward net zero. This is Trans Mall Group's tangible contribution to Indonesia—for a better environment, for future generations,” concluded Satria Hamid Ahmadi.
