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        "id": 1920115,
        "msgid": "prabowo-to-accelerate-clean-energy-push-heres-the-scenario-1786711878",
        "date": "2026-08-14 18:31:36",
        "title": "Prabowo to Accelerate Clean Energy Push, Here's the Scenario",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto has outlined plans to massively scale up solar power as a cornerstone of Indonesia's energy independence, targeting 100 GW of capacity. The government will begin with 30 GW this year while simultaneously retiring 13 GW of diesel-fired power plants to reduce fiscal burdens. The policy aims to cut electricity production costs by at least Rp73.9 trillion annually and reduce reliance on imported fuel, particularly in remote island regions.",
        "content": "<p>President Prabowo Subianto has outlined the government\u2019s policy\ndirection for 2027 during the submission of the Draft Law on the 2027\nState Budget (RAPBN) and Financial Note. One of the key policies is\nstrengthening national energy, particularly new and renewable energy\n(EBT). EBT, including solar power, is positioned as a foundation for\ndevelopment in the coming years. The agenda is part of the government\u2019s\npriority to bolster energy independence while reducing the fiscal burden\nfrom fuel oil consumption. Prabowo explained that the government has\ncommenced the construction of large-scale solar power plants (PLTS). The\ntarget set is 100 gigawatts (GW), with initial construction of 30 GW\nthis year. Concurrently, the government is accelerating the\ndecommissioning of diesel power plants (PLTD). \u201cThis year we will build\n30 GW of solar power and immediately retire 13 GW of diesel power\nplants,\u201d Prabowo stated during his speech at the DPR\/MPR Building on\nFriday (14\/8\/2026). The statement signals the government\u2019s intention to\nshift generation away from fuel-dependent plants towards cheaper\nlong-term energy sources. For years, PLTD have been the backbone of\nelectricity supply in various remote areas, but their operational costs\nare high due to reliance on diesel distribution, especially to\narchipelagic regions. The President assessed that Indonesia possesses\nnatural advantages that have not been optimally utilised. He noted that\nsunlight available almost year-round should be the primary asset for\nbuilding the national electricity system. \u201cWe are blessed by God\nAlmighty with sunlight throughout the year. It is illogical for remote\nislands to transport diesel fuel to obtain electricity. The economic\ncost is inefficient. With PLTS, we can build our energy independence,\u201d\nPrabowo said. This view underpins the government\u2019s shift in approach to\nelectricity provision in remote areas. Many island regions still depend\non fuel shipments via sea routes with high logistical costs. Utilising\nPLTS is projected to slash operational costs while reducing dependence\non fuel supplies. The next agenda is expanding PLTS construction to the\nvillage level. Prabowo presented an ideal scenario of building 1\nmegawatt (MW) capacity plants in every village with adequate land. The\nconcept reflects a more decentralised electrification policy direction,\npositioning villages as electricity production centres to meet local\nneeds. Such a scheme could potentially improve supply reliability in\nareas previously difficult to reach by large transmission networks.\nPrabowo also linked solar energy development to state budget efficiency.\nBased on government calculations, constructing 100 GW of PLTS capacity\ncould yield significant savings in electricity production costs. \u201cThe\nCoordinating Minister for Economic Affairs has calculated that with 100\nGW of PLTS, the state will save at least Rp73.9 trillion annually from\nthe reduction in our basic electricity production costs,\u201d Prabowo said.\nThe savings stem from lower generation costs as fuel oil consumption\ndecreases. In the electricity system, fuel costs are one of the largest\ncomponents for diesel generators. As solar generation takes a larger\nshare, the need for subsidies and operational generation costs is\nexpected to decline. Beyond production cost savings, the government also\nviews the transition to solar energy as improving the national energy\nbalance. Indonesia still imports a portion of its fuel needs, so\nchanging the energy mix is seen as reducing pressure on foreign exchange\nreserves. The link between EBT and reduced energy imports was a common\nthread in the speech. The government views investment in solar power as\nnot only related to environmental issues but also touching on aspects of\nenergy security, fiscal efficiency, and balance of payments stability.\nThis direction demonstrates that EBT development in the 2027 RAPBN is\npositioned as a long-term investment. The government associates it with\nefforts to strengthen national energy independence through the\nutilisation of domestic resources available year-round.<\/p>",
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