NTT Government Backs 100 GW National Solar Target Under President Prabowo
He made the statement in Kupang, NTT, on Tuesday, March 24, during a meeting with F. Eko Sulistyono, general manager of state-run electricity company PLN for NTT; Viktor Manek, head of the NTT Energy and Mineral Resources Office; and a professor from Nusa Cendana University.
Lena emphasized that President Prabowo’s policy of transitioning from fossil-based energy to promoting new and renewable energy (NRE) resources serves as a strategic step for Indonesia to achieve self-sufficiency and efficiency in energy.
The governor expressed confidence that NTT has significant potential for renewable energy development and called for concrete policies to ensure sustainable implementation.
He also highlighted ongoing initiatives to map the province’s NRE strengths, which he believes could advance through collaboration with universities and the broader academic community.
“The mapping results are expected to provide a basis for regional policy-making and development of an NRE-powered electricity network. These endeavors can be incorporated into the educational system to enhance human resource capacity,” he remarked.
PLN manager Sulistyono echoed a similar sentiment, describing the national energy security drive as a crucial instrument to bolster electricity systems in the region.
“PLN views this agenda as an opportunity to strengthen electricity systems and maximize the use of renewable energy in NTT,” he said.
With that in mind, he highlighted that the electricity firm would step up collaboration with the NTT provincial government, universities, and other relevant stakeholders to support the mapping of NRE potential, study projects, and prepare measurable development plans.
PLN, he continued, is set to identify several sites for pilot NRE projects that will be replicated across the province to pursue energy security for the benefit of the wider public.
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