Indonesia is planning to develop one of the world’s largest solar energy programs, advancing a mega - project to build $71.3 billion worth of renewable infrastructure, aiming to install 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power and 320 - gigawatt - hours (GWh) of battery storage.
According to Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the project is part of the national strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources.
This initiative also targets 80.000 villages extending modern mini – grids to remote populations , aiming to shift from costly diesel generators and position the country as a leading renewable hub in Asia.
The
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources reported that some 24.000 hectares of
land on the island of Jawa have been identified for the construction of large
solar installations, In a first stage, the Indonesian Government will
prioritise projects with a combined capacity of approximately 17 GW.
In addition the Southeast Asian country plans to develop battery energy storage
systems with a total capacity of close 38 GW to ensure the stability grid in
the face of increased renewable generation.
The initiative is part of the goal announced by President Prabowo Subianto to
develop 100 GW of solar energy between 2026 and 2028. Indonesia currently has an installed solar capacity of around 1.5 GW, so the plan would see an
unprecedented expansion of the sector.
The
authorities believe that the project will contribute both to strengthening
national energy and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, positioning the
country as one of the main solar energy hubs in Asia - Pacific and worldwide.
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