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PLN Indonesia Power launches solar panel factory to boost renewable energy capacity

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PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP), through its joint venture subsidiary PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia (TMAI), inaugurated on Friday, November 1, 2024 an integrated solar panel factory in Kendal, Central Java, with an initial production capacity of 1 Gigawatt Peak (GWp).

The facility, built in partnership with Trina Solar Co. Ltd and PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa, aims to meet Indonesia’s growing renewable energy needs and reduce dependence on imported components.

CEO of PLN IP, Edwin Nugraha Putra, said the factory is equipped with advanced Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) technology, which enhances solar panel efficiency to 23.2 percent, surpassing Indonesia’s current average efficiency rate of 20 percent.

The project marks a significant step in State power utility company PT PLN’s commitment to high-efficiency and reliable renewable energy solutions.

“The factory’s N-type TOPCon technology meets the AAA bankability standard from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), reflecting our serious commitment to building a renewable energy industry in Indonesia,” Edwin said.

“This facility will also contribute to job creation and local economic growth, aligning with our goals for sustainable, inclusive economic development,” he added.

The 7-hectare factory, capable of producing panels up to 720 Watt Peak per module, is designed to reduce reliance on imported solar panel components and support the country’s energy independence.

The initial production capacity of 1 GWp is set to expand up to 3 GWp in response to domestic demand.

Vice President of PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia, Lokita Prasetya, noted the company’s readiness to meet Indonesia’s solar energy needs.

“With strong government and PLN support, we can foster increased domestic market demand, achieving energy security and supporting the local economy,” he said.

The new facility positions Indonesia to lead solar energy production in the region, with locally-produced panels expected to accelerate the country’s renewable energy transition.

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