US encourages reliable electricity systems amidst 100 GWp solar target
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The United States is encouraging the strengthening of Indonesia’s electricity system so that solar energy expansion proceeds alongside the availability of reliable power plants that can be operated as needed to meet ever-increasing electricity demand.
US Deputy Energy Minister James P. Disley highlighted Indonesia’s target to develop solar power capacity of 100 gigawatt peak (GWp), which he noted has an effective capacity of approximately 15 gigawatts.
“I must convey that a solar capacity of 100 gigawatts, in reality, has a much lower effective capacity, which is around 15 gigawatts,” said Danly in response to a question regarding opportunities for US involvement in Indonesia’s 100 GWp solar projects during an online media briefing in Jakarta on Monday.
According to Danly, as many countries strive to meet rising electricity demand, they require power generation sources that are reliable and can be operated according to necessity.
He emphasised the importance of having reliable and flexible power plants amidst increasing global electricity demand, noting that electrical systems cannot rely too heavily on energy sources with non-continuous production.
“Therefore, America wishes to play a role in providing the necessary fuel and technology to ensure the availability of baseload power for countries that wish to utilise American exports,” Danly continued.
Danly stated that the US strategy and policy is to share as much of America’s resource abundance as possible with countries willing to establish mutually beneficial trade cooperation, including through long-term partnerships with the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
“We are committed to building as many robust commercial relationships as possible, to ensure the world also feels the benefits of America’s energy abundance,” the US Deputy Energy Minister added.
On 25 August 2026, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto set a target to develop Solar Power Plants (PLTS) with a total capacity of 100 gigawatt peak (GWp) within three years to ensure Indonesia’s energy independence.
“We will build 100 gigawatts; we are not playing around, and our target is 100 gigawatts within three years,” said Prabowo during the inauguration of the 100 GWp solar project at the Java-Bali Cross-Sea Operations Monument, Jembrana, Bali.
This step is being taken because Indonesia possesses a solar energy potential of approximately 3,294 GWp, while the installed capacity as of April 2026 has only reached around 1.5 GWp.