Indonesia targets greater solar capacity by 2030 under new plan

JAKARTA, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Indonesia is targeting the addition of 4.68 gigawatts of solar power capacity by 2030 and is aiming to source 51.6% of its added power capacity from renewable sources under a new masterplan, its energy minister said on Tuesday.

Building a Solar Powerhouse

We welcome a recently released Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry regulation on net power metering, which allows residential customers to fully credit the power produced by their roof-top solar energy system to their electricity bill to the state electricity monopoly (PLN).

Indonesia approves path for record breaking Australia-Singapore subsea cable project

Indonesia has approved the subsea route for what could be the world’s first intercontinental power grid, connecting Australia to Singapore, with 24/7 renewable power. The official nod means Sun Cable’s ambitious project, that proposes the world’s largest solar farm, the world’s biggest battery, and the world’s longest undersea cable, has moved a step closer to […]