DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SMALL CAPACITY HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT PROJECT CASE STUDY PLTM PARAENG IN WEST JAVA

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Electricity is very important in the era of modernization, as it not only serves as an energy source that meets the needs of many people but also supports economic growth in a region. Therefore, its management is regulated based on Article 33 of the Indonesian Constitution and applicable regulations. As technology advances, the demand for electricity supply is also increasing rapidly. To support this, PLN (Persero) as a state-owned electricity company in Indonesia opens up collaboration opportunities with private enterprises as electricity producers commonly referred to as Independent Power Producers. (IPP). The role of the IPP here is as a seller of electricity to PT. PLN Persero through the Power Purchase Agreement (PJBTL). The collaboration between PLN and the Private Business Entity is aimed at developing small-scale Renewable Energy Power Plant (EBT) projects under 10 MW, particularly Mini-Hydro Power Plants. (PLTM). In conducting the electricity sale and purchase process between both parties through the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), several disputes were found. This research aims to identify the disputes occurring in the PJBTL PLTM Paraeng in West Java and to understand the efforts made to resolve these disputes based on the applicable rules/regulations.