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Bukit Asam Headquarters Use Solar Rooftops to Implement Green Building
PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) is revitalizing the Old Headquarters (KBL) in Tanjung Enim, South Sumatra, which has been established since 1957. With green building concept, the KBL Building will be equipped with a number of facilities to support carbon emission reduction, including installation of Rooftop Solar Power Plant. Consisting of 72 units of Solar Panels, the total capacity of the Rooftop Solar Power Plant will reach 30 Kilowatt-peak (KWp).
"The KBL revitalization is an implementation of the Company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions. This building will be certified as a Green Building," said PT Bukit Asam Tbk President Director, Arsal Ismail.
Not only Rooftop Solar Power Plant, the building will be equipped with various other facilities, such as a system for utilizing rainwater and AC condensate water for flushing toilets, a system for utilizing Black Water for watering gardens, and window panes with Low-E specifications.
In addition, there will be CO2 sensors, elevators for persons with disabilities, Meeting Rooms and Auditoriums supported by the latest technology, Lounges, and parking facilities for bicycles.
With these facilities, KBL is estimated to be able to reduce carbon emissions by 243 tons of CO2e per year. Meanwhile, energy use efficiency is estimated at 31 percent.
"This decarbonization step is part of PTBA's carbon management roadmap until 2050 which will continue to be implemented and developed in a sustainable manner in every line of the company to provide optimal results," Arsal explained.
KBL revitalization has started since September 2022. Construction is targeted for completion in September 2023. The Green Building project also aims to increase value and optimize company assets.
"The KBL revitalization is an implementation of the Company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions. This building will be certified as a Green Building," said PT Bukit Asam Tbk President Director, Arsal Ismail.
Not only Rooftop Solar Power Plant, the building will be equipped with various other facilities, such as a system for utilizing rainwater and AC condensate water for flushing toilets, a system for utilizing Black Water for watering gardens, and window panes with Low-E specifications.
In addition, there will be CO2 sensors, elevators for persons with disabilities, Meeting Rooms and Auditoriums supported by the latest technology, Lounges, and parking facilities for bicycles.
With these facilities, KBL is estimated to be able to reduce carbon emissions by 243 tons of CO2e per year. Meanwhile, energy use efficiency is estimated at 31 percent.
"This decarbonization step is part of PTBA's carbon management roadmap until 2050 which will continue to be implemented and developed in a sustainable manner in every line of the company to provide optimal results," Arsal explained.
KBL revitalization has started since September 2022. Construction is targeted for completion in September 2023. The Green Building project also aims to increase value and optimize company assets.
