Comem’s Digital Transformation Meets Indonesia’s Power System Needs

Listrik Indonesia | Comem, an Italy-based company with more than six decades of experience in transformer accessories, is setting its sights on a bigger role in the digitalization of Indonesia’s power infrastructure. The commitment was conveyed by Comem’s Area Sales Manager, Emanuele Ramponi, during his visit to Jakarta on Friday (November 21, 2025). 

Emanuele explained that Comem is shifting from a traditional accessory manufacturer to a provider of digital components and monitoring systems designed to help operators maintain transformer performance throughout its lifecycle. “We aim to be a technology partner for our customers, not just a supplier,” he said.

Comem has been working with PLN through a pilot project involving the installation of its latest Self-dehydrating breathers at a substation in Jakarta. Indonesia’s humid climate, he noted, offers a challenging but ideal environment for testing the device’s capabilities. The successful trial has paved the way for potential follow-up collaborations.

The Growing Need for Transformer Monitoring

Emanuele underscored the rising urgency of transformer monitoring, as major failures can occur without early warning. Comem’s sensor technologies and monitoring systems are designed to support predictive maintenance, enabling operators to identify issues before they disrupt grid operations.

As the data center industry and high-power digital applications continue to expand, demand for high-reliability transformers is also increasing. According to Ramponi, Comem is ready to supply components and monitoring devices for both new units and existing transformers requiring functional upgrades or retrofits.

To strengthen its global support capabilities including in Asia Comem has established Comem Service, a dedicated division responsible for installation, commissioning, repairs, and performance assessments. The team works through specialized engineers and partnerships in various countries.

Seeing Indonesia as a highly promising market, Emanuele expressed optimism about continued collaboration. “Investment in Indonesia’s electricity sector is accelerating. We want to contribute to building a more modern and sustainable power infrastructure,” he said.