Jakarta – That day, the atmosphere in Pejamben Village, Carita District, Pandeglang Regency, Banten was filled with emotion and joy. From behind the windows of simple houses, residents warmly welcomed the presence of electricity that was now actually on in their own homes. The light that now greets every corner of the house brings new hope for a better life. A total of 108 households in Banten province now enjoy access to electricity through the new installation assistance program ‘Sharing Light, Growing Hope’ of PT PLN (Persero) to commemorate the 80th National Electricity Day (HLN). One of the beneficiaries, who relies on electricity from Juniah’s neighbor, seems unable to hold back his emotions. Now the house is bright and brings new comfort to him and his family. Scroll to continue content “Thank God, now my house is clear. The children can study comfortably, thank you PLN for helping us,” Juniah said in a written statement on Wednesday (5/11/2025). Similar stories came from villagers who also received Aminah’s free electricity connection assistance. When the switch was turned on in his house, tears of emotion could not be stopped. “Thank God, thank you PLN. May blessings be upon all,” Aminah said gratefully. On another occasion, Carita District Chief Yadi Priyadi expressed his appreciation for PLN’s concern for its citizens. He said that this program is a great boon for families who lived with limited access to electricity. “We are very grateful to PLN for hosting this program, especially in Pejamben Village. This free electricity connection program really helps underprivileged residents to live a more decent life. This is a clear proof that PLN not only distributes electricity but also brings happiness to the community,” said Yadi. PLN Director of Finance Sinthya Roesly, who was directly present at the symbolic electricity connection march, said that this program targets more than 8,000 households across Indonesia that do not yet have an independent electricity connection. “We hope that every electricity connection provided will bring new enthusiasm to the community, provide opportunities to grow, be empowered and look more optimistically towards the future,” said Sinthya. Sinthya added that electricity is a basic right of all Indonesian people that plays an important role in encouraging equitable development, educational progress and increasing economic activities in the community. Meanwhile, General Manager of PLN Banten Main Distribution Unit Mohammad Joharifin said that this program is a form of commitment and concern of PLN people to bring about change in the society through equitable energy access. “This program is not only about the distribution of aid, but is a form of concern for all PLN people. We want every community to feel the benefits of electricity for a better life,” he concluded. (prf/ega)