#Renewable Energy
Indonesia eyes floating solar power projects as interest grows from investors
The Ministry of Public Works has announced growing investor interest in developing floating solar power plants (PLTS terapung) on two major reservoirs − Tigadihaji Dam in South Sumatra and Bintang Bano Dam in West Nusa Tenggara.
Indonesia won’t back down from resource downstreaming: Bahlil
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, said Indonesia will not yield to foreign pressure against its natural resource downstreaming agenda, reaffirming its commitment to self-reliance in energy and industrial transformation.
Biomass co-firing in Indonesian coal plants fails to cut emissions: CREA
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that biomass co-firing at coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Indonesia brings only marginal reductions in emissions and could, in fact, introduce new pollutants.
Solar and Wind could power 30% of ASEAN data centers by 2030: Report
A new report by energy think tank EMBER reveals that solar and wind energy could supply up to 30 percent of the electricity demand for data centers across Southeast Asia by 2030 amid surging digital infrastructure growth.
SUN Energy doubles capacity to 100 MW, cites proven solar business model
Solar energy developer SUN Energy has announced a milestone in its growth trajectory, with its installed capacity doubling to 100 megawatts (MW) in 2025, just two years after reaching its first 50 MW.
RI eyes floating nuclear power plants for Eastern regions, targets first on-grid reactor by 2029
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is considering the deployment of floating nuclear power plants (PLTN) to electrify remote areas in Eastern Indonesia, which currently rely heavily on oil-fueled power generators.
Swiss startup Sun-Ways trials world-first removable solar panels on railway tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has launched an innovative solar panel system that can be installed directly onto railway tracks without disrupting train operations.
Government set to roll out B50, boost domestic bioethanol production
The Indonesian government is preparing to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate by early 2026 as part of its broader strategy to enhance downstream processing and energy security, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung.
Indonesia eyes US$2.7 B investment to unlock geothermal power potential
State electricity company PT PLN has announced a required investment of US$2.7 billion (Rp44.5 trillion) to develop an additional 1 gigawatt (GW) of geothermal power capacity in the country.
Indonesia secures US$500 M Japanese support for geothermal project under AZEC
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, brought home a string of promising developments following his visit to Tokyo from May 7–9, 2025, including Japan's commitment to fund the Muara Laboh Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Solok, West Sumatra − a flagship project under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative.
Banyuwangi to host Indonesia’s largest land-based PLTS with 100 MW capacity
Banyuwangi Regency in East Java has been selected as the site for Indonesia’s largest land-based solar power plant (PLTS), set to have a capacity of 100 MegaWatts (MW).
Indonesia told to strengthen renewable energy transition amid geopolitical shocks
Indonesia must seize the opportunity to reinforce its energy transition agenda despite global geopolitical disruptions, experts ssuggested in a CERAH Insight Talk discussion on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.