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Developing the 100 GW solar power (PLTS) program targeted by President Prabowo requires comprehensive planning to ensure solid implementation and provide equitable energy access for the public. To accelerate execution, distribute responsibilities, minimize land-use conflicts, and enable projects across all regions of Indonesia, the 100 GW solar program should be divided into several pathways: 1️⃣ Large-scale solar power plants near load centers, 2️⃣ Rooftop solar, solar installations in industrial estates, and captive power systems, 3️⃣ Solar installations on reservoirs and former mining sites, 4️⃣ Solar-plus-storage systems for small islands and 3T (frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped) villages, 5️⃣ Solar power to support the operations of Red and White Cooperatives (Koperasi Desa Merah Putih) ready to run viable businesses. Read the full opinion piece by Fabby Tumiwa, CEO of IESR, at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnqxtBHB

Happy Independence Day, Republic of Indonesia! 🇮🇩 Even as we celebrate 81 years of independence, we need to question whether Indonesia has achieved energy sovereignty. Independence Day serves as a reminder that being independent also means that people has fair and equitable access to clean energy. What are your hopes for Indonesia, Sobat Essentials?

IESR expresses its deep condolences over the loss of lives, and extends our heartfelt concern for the loss of property as well as the damage to public facilities caused by the earthquake in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. We urge the government to act swiftly in assisting disaster victims, ensuring the availability of basic necessities at affordable prices, and maintaining post-disaster security.

Yesterday, we all listened to President Prabowo Subianto's state of the nation address and performance report of state institutions during the annual People’s Consultative Assembly plenary meeting, held in commemoration of the 81st anniversary of Indonesia's independence. However, it is unfortunate that energy and climate issues received very little attention in his speech. Reflecting on the address, IESR has put together 6 key recommendations for President Prabowo, urging the integration of a just #energytransition and climate mitigation into Indonesia’s national strategic projects through 2029. Check out the key takeaways below! 📝

100 𝐆𝐖 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 President Prabowo's plan to deploy 100 GW solar initiative should not be viewed as a standalone project, as it should be integrated with Village Electrification Program, or Listrik Desa. Lisdes, is the program to bring electricity to remote, disadvantaged, and outermost regions in Indonesia. Combining solar program and lisdes will complete the puzzles, from pursuing solar generation capacity target, promoting rural economic growth, accelerating energy democratization, and delivering a just energy transition that reaches even the most remote communities across the Indonesian archipelago. Read more at s.id/Lisdes100GW

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚'𝐬 100 𝐆𝐖 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  Rome was not built in a day, as well as the 100 GW solar program that is visioned by President Prabowo. For big-scale solar power plants, it usually needs 4-5 years for the process, including the bidding process, the power purchase agreement, physical development, commissioning, and commercial operation date. Another issue, such as land use, should be taken into account. IESR believes that solar power panels must not be built on land like protected forests, and can be deployed on rooftops, reservoirs, or degraded land.  This, of course, needs collaboration with regional governments to prepare space and skilled workers. Industrial ecosystems such as solar cells, modules, mounting systems, and inverters, logistics and human resources impose advanced preparation.  What do you think about the program and its preparation so far? Explore more of our discussion at s.id/PerencanaanPLTS100GW

Sobat Essentials 🌿🌞 The government's plan to implement the #100GWSolarProgram requires an investment of approximately USD 51–78 billion over five years. Without strong, unified leadership, processes regarding licensing, funding, and procurement risk overlapping across various ministries. Therefore, a unified command structure needs to be established through a National Solar Program Delivery Unit that applies six key principles, ranging from prioritizing 3T (frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped) regions to data-driven governance. This way, #solarenergy and #renewableenergy will no longer be mere dreams but can become a driving force for the people's economy. 💵 Check out the full details at https://lnkd.in/gM_E7rG2 🔗

Sobat Essentials! Currently, #energysubsidies is rising by 7% annually to IDR 184 trillion, yet 63% of the benefits flow to the well-off. Consequently, the subsidies miss their intended targets and actually disadvantage vulnerable communities. Therefore, IESR urges the government to implement long-term energy subsidy reforms that prioritize the welfare of the less fortunate. This process begins with publishing and ensuring transparency regarding the indicators used to determine income deciles, as well as establishing a decile-determination mechanism that allows for public review and correction. 🔎 Find out more at s.id/EnergySubsidyReform 🔗

𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 100 𝐆𝐖 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? IESR believes the target is ambitious, but not impossible. At the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit (INZS) 2026, IESR CEO Fabby Tumiwa emphasized that achieving 100 GW of solar power will require a different perspective and a more flexible operational approach. Rather than relying on one large-scale pathway, Indonesia needs to unlock solar deployment through multiple routes. So, what makes the 100 GW ambition possible? 1. 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞   Solar power technology consists of solar modules varying in size and capacity, as currently a single module can have a capacity of around 600-700 watt-peak with an efficiency exceeding 22-25%. Thus, it allows the solar panel to be deployed simultaneously across several locations, and the capacity expansion does not wait for one project to finish before another begins. 2. 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥   In terms of cost, rooftop solar power systems are one of the most affordable renewable energy technologies to install. Fabby then mentioned that if all households with R2* and R3** categories in Java, Madura, and Bali use rooftop solar system, the total capacity could reach 16 GW. If we add capacity from factories and commercial buildings, it adds another 16 GW. Yet, Indonesia State Electricity Corporation (PLN) should consider increasing the rooftop solar quota. 3. 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐎𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 Solar panels can be installed on building rooftops, open land, or water surfaces, or integrated with agricultural activities through agrivoltaic systems. Agrivoltaic systems also can be highly beneficial, as they have the potential to support both food and energy security. To add that, the governance must serve as the primary foundation for the program's implementation, including the adjustment of regulations to accelerate solar power development and encouraging public participation.  So, what is your take on this, Sobat Essentials? Read more at s.id/Ambition100GW Notes:  *R2: Household with electric capacity of 3.500 VA to 5.500 VA  **R3: Household with electric capacity of 6.600 VA and above  

Sobat Essentials! The 100 GW solar PV program is about more than just increasing the electricity supply. If designed and implemented effectively, it can also strengthen village economies, create green jobs, and boost the domestic #renewableenergy industry. With 80 GW of solar PV and 320 GWh of BESS planned for 80,000 villages, this program has the potential to expand energy access, reduce reliance on diesel power plants, and increase the use of renewable energy. 🌱 However, success requires careful planning, a skilled workforce, and cross-sector coordination that engages village communities from the very beginning. In your opinion, what is the most crucial preparation needed to ensure the #PLTS100GW program truly drives energy independence and village economic growth? 💬 📖 Read more at s.id/SwasembadaPLTS100GW