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Rolling blackouts hit Bandung Raya as power plant technical issues disrupt businesses
Multiple areas in Bandung Raya experienced rolling blackouts on 17 June 2026 due to technical problems at a power generation facility. The outages, which lasted from morning to midday, disrupted business operations throughout the region. State utility PLN mobilised resources to implement load management and restore normal power supply.
Quick Facts
Who
PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)
What
Rolling blackouts occurred across Bandung Raya
When
17 June 2026
Where
Bandung Raya region
- Rolling blackouts occurred across Bandung Raya
- Technical operational constraints at power generation facility reduced electricity supply capacity
- Businesses were unable to operate at full capacity
- PLN implemented controlled load management
- PLN mobilised resources for system recovery
Rotating blackouts affected multiple areas across the Bandung Raya region, including Bandung City and Bandung Regency, on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, from morning through midday. The outages disrupted business operations across the region, with shops and service providers unable to function at full capacity. Businesses along Jalan Naripan in Bandung City were among those affected, struggling to serve customers during the power cuts.
According to Nurmalitasari, Manager of Communications at PLN's West Java Distribution Division, the blackouts resulted from technical operational constraints at a power generation facility that reduced overall electricity supply capacity. The utility company mobilised resources across the region to address the crisis and restore normal power supply to affected areas.
PLN implemented controlled load management across the impacted areas while working to accelerate recovery of the affected power plant's operations. The company stated it was committed to maintaining system stability and reliability as engineers worked to resolve the underlying technical issues and return electricity supply to normal levels.
Why This Matters
Rolling blackouts directly impact local businesses' ability to operate and serve customers, affecting economic productivity and consumer access to services. Understanding the cause—technical constraints at power plants—highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities in the region and the importance of PLN's load management response to maintain system stability during supply crises.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireBlackouts begin in morning across Bandung Raya
Jun 17, 2026
WireBlackouts continue through midday
Jun 17, 2026
WirePLN issues statement explaining technical issues and recovery efforts