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Indonesia to increase power capacity by 71 GW by 2034

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Indonesia aims to boost its power capacity by 71 GW by 2034, with a significant emphasis on private sector investment.  The government, in collaboration with PT PLN (Persero), will prioritize the development of transmission lines to support renewable energy generation, according to Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. The strategy is part of PLN’s 2025-2034 power supply plan, which includes 48,000km of circuit transmission lines, supporting 60% of new power plants to be developed by private entities,…

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EliTe Solar commissions new solar cell production facility in Indonesia

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EliTe Solar has officially opened a new solar cell production facility in Indonesia, aimed at driving clean energy adoption and fostering sustainable economic growth in the region.  The facility, developed in collaboration with local authorities and partners, is set to generate employment, boost local incomes, and create an industrial cluster in the area. With Indonesia’s vast solar potential of 3,294 GW, the new facility is strategically positioned to meet rising demand while contributing to the…

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Indonesia explores nuclear power technology, renewable energy expansion

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Indonesia is in talks with the US and Russia to acquire nuclear power technology, targeting the operation of nuclear power plants by 2036, as reported by Reuters. Vivi Yulaswati, deputy minister at the Ministry of National Development Planning, revealed that the country is evaluating both small modular reactors and conventional nuclear technology to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.  However, Indonesia’s seismic activity poses significant challenges for adopting nuclear energy. Approval from the president and international…

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Indonesia announces plans for 75GW renewable energy expansion over 15 years

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Indonesia has revealed plans to attract international investment for the development of 75GW of renewable energy within the next 15 years.  The announcement, made at COP29 in Baku by Indonesia’s climate envoy, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, underscores the new administration’s goal to implement 100GW of new energy, with 75% dedicated to renewables like solar, hydro, geothermal, and potentially nuclear energy. With over 90GW of current power capacity, largely coal-based, Indonesia is pushing to reach carbon neutrality by…

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HydroWing and PLN to develop Indonesia’s first tidal energy plant

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HydroWing, a division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has signed a binding agreement with a sub-holding of Indonesia’s state-owned power company, PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara), to develop the country’s first tidal energy project.  The 10 MW tidal current power plant is planned for East Nusa Tenggara in the Indonesian archipelago. This partnership builds upon a 2022 Memorandum of Understanding between HydroWing and PLN aimed at accelerating tidal energy development in Indonesia through site selection, resource…