To Reduce Fuel Oil Dependence, DKI Develops Alternative Energy through Solar Panels

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is currently developing the use of alternative energy through the installation of solar panels to reduce dependence on fossil fuels or fuel oil (BBM). According to DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo, the development of alternative energy use is being carried out due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which directly impact the global energy supply chain, including potential disruptions to BBM supplies. “Regarding efficiency and alternative energy, Jakarta is currently developing one of them, which is solar panels,” Pramono stated during a press conference on the realisation of the first-quarter APBD 2026 at City Hall, Jakarta, on Friday. Nevertheless, he mentioned that the policy is still being prepared and will be regulated further. “We will implement this policy in more detail so that there is an alternative to reduce dependence on fossil fuels,” Pramono said. Pramono assessed that increasing the use of public transportation is one of the keys to energy efficiency in Jakarta. He also believes that the connectivity of public transport in the capital is now improving, allowing the public to switch from private vehicles. In addition, the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) policies in the DKI Provincial Government environment every Friday is expected to suppress BBM use in Jakarta.