Indonesia is set to begin the construction of three solar power plants in East Java, West Java, and West Sumatra, with a combined capacity of 220 megawatt-peak (MWp), a senior official announced recently.
The first project, the Karangkates Solar Power Plant in East Java, is expected to generate 100 MWp. The second project will involve the construction of a floating solar power plant on Singakarak Lake, a well-known tourist destination in West Sumatra. Meanwhile, the third project, the Saguling Solar Power Plant, will be developed in Bandung, West Java. Both Singkarak and Saguling plants are projected to have a capacity of 60 MWp each.
“These projects are part of the government’s efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and develop sustainable energy sources in Indonesia,” said Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Spatial Development, during a visit to Purwakarta, West Java.
Agus revealed that the government has already signed power supply agreements with investors for all three projects, demonstrating its commitment to transitioning toward clean and renewable energy.
According to Agus, the central government is working closely with provincial administrations to identify potential locations for future solar power plants and accelerate the adoption of clean energy nationwide.