#Solar Power Plant
PLN Enjiniring drives Indonesia’s hybrid microgrid expansion
PLN Enjiniring is stepping into a pivotal role in reshaping the power supply of Indonesia’s remote and island regions. Speaking at the Electricity Connects Indonesia Conference 2025, Chairani Rachmatullah, President Director of PLN Enjiniring, outlined how the company, acting as the technical and engineering arm of the PLN Group, is leading the transition away from high-cost diesel systems toward hybrid renewable solutions. Meanwhile, PLN, as the owner and operator of the national electricity system, is establishing policy direction and preparing the investment framework needed to scale this transformation.
China commits US$250 B to green investment, Indonesia is key hub
Indonesia is now a leading destination for Chinese green investment, particularly in nickel, precursor materials, and solar panel manufacturing, making it a key part of the global green industry value chain, according to the Net Zero Industry Policy Lab's report, “China’s Green Leap Outward.”
Finance Minister asked to cut electricity subsidies through solar energy expansion
The Indonesian Foundation for Sustainable Welfare (SUSTAIN) has submitted four policy recommendations to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa aimed at reducing electricity subsidies by accelerating the use of solar energy.
Indonesia’s coal industry sees solar power as growing threat
The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) has raised concerns about the rapid growth of sustainable energy technologies, particularly solar power, considering the cost of electricity of solar power plants (PLTS) has become comparable to coal-fired power plants (PLTU).
IESR calls for import duty exemptions to boost Indonesia’s solar module industry
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has urged the Indonesian government to provide stronger incentives for the domestic solar module industry, particularly through the exemption of import duties on raw materials for solar power plants (PLTS).
MIND ID pushes solar rooftop expansion amid regulatory barriers
President Director of State-owned mining holding company MIND ID, Maroef Sjamsoeddin, revealed that the utilization of renewable energy through rooftop solar power plants (PLTS) continues to face regulatory obstacles.
Indonesia told to seriously develop an integrated solar energy industry
The government’s target of achieving energy independence and renewable energy utilization, in particular solar energy, should be equipped with thorough planning and implementation scheme, a government watchdog has warned.
RI launches major solar energy reforms, eyes 100% electricity access, emission cuts
Indonesia is accelerating its energy transition with new regulations to boost solar power deployment, expand rural electricity access, and reduce carbon emissions, said Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
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.
Utomodeck Group expands into Floating Solar Power Plant industry
Green Energy Developer, Utomodeck Group, has announced its expansion into the Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) industry, as part of its commitment to supporting the national energy transition.