Can a grid-connected solar PV system boost Indonesia's solar energy development?

Building a large-scale grid-connected solar photovoltaics (PV) system is one option to boost Indonesia’s solar energy development. However, it requires a considerable investment that the government cannot currently afford.

What is Indonesia's solar PV potential?

All in all, Indonesia's solar PV potential is vast and is expected to become a dominant force in the nation's energy landscape by 2060 with, expectedly, over 60% of the total energy generation.

Why are solar power plants growing in Indonesia?

Technological advancements in solar energy are also propelling the growth of solar power plants in Indonesia. The introduction of advanced photovoltaic (PV) technologies, energy storage solutions, and smart grid systems has enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Why did the Indonesian government change PLN's solar PV installation limit?

In early 2024, the Indonesian government amended the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministerial Regulation No. 26/2021 to boost the household sector transition to renewable energy, eliminating the previous solar PV installation limit of 10-15% out of the total electricity capacity installed by PLN.

Is solar energy development in Indonesia a good idea?

Nevertheless, solar energy development in Indonesia is still considerably low, with no more than 3% of household consumers using solar energy (estimated 2018). Building a large-scale grid-connected photovoltaics (PV) system offers an excellent opportunity to boost solar energy development.

Will Indonesia deploy 100 GW of solar?

The Indonesian government has revealed a new initiative aiming to deploy 100 GW of solar. The distributed solar for energy self-sufficiency program encompasses 80 GW of solar that will be deployed as 1 MW solar arrays with 4 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage systems (BESS).