MPR pushes for roadmap for 100 GW solar power plants to accelerate energy transition

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Chairman of the MPR RI Eddy Soeparno is pushing for the acceleration of the national energy transition through the preparation of a roadmap for the development of Solar Power Plants (PLTS) with a capacity of 100 gigawatts (GW) in a measured and credible manner.

In a Hearing Meeting with PLN, Eddy assessed that the role of state-owned energy enterprises and private sector players is key to maintaining energy security while driving national economic growth.

Eddy, in his statement in Jakarta on Monday, emphasised five main focuses in the energy transition: strengthening domestic energy resilience, promoting economic growth, reducing carbon emissions, efficiency in transition costs, and national industry readiness so that renewable energy investments provide maximum benefits domestically.

“The energy transition will give birth to ‘green industries’ (green industries) and ‘green jobs’ (environmentally friendly jobs) for Indonesia’s sons and daughters. The industries that are built will open up employment opportunities, thereby absorbing formal labour which is greatly needed,” he said.

According to him, the roadmap must include technical aspects, negotiations for operational cessation, and potential costs arising in the transition process.

Eddy also responded to the 100 GW PLTS development target within two years by requesting details on investment needs, land, and supporting technologies such as batteries.

“How much land is needed, how much total investment, including battery costs and so on. This must be clear. PLN must truly have a mature and credible development plan so that the target set by the President can be achieved,” he emphasised.

“The development of 100 GW PLTS is a ‘quantum leap’ in Indonesia’s energy transition and will position our country as one of the leading ones in the renewable energy sector in Asia,” he said.