Jakarta – PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (MedcoEnergi), through its subsidiary Medco Power Indonesia (Medco Power), and its partner Solar Philippines, officially operate a 25 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant (PLTS) in Karangasem, East Bali, according to MedcoEnergi on Wednesday, 17 June.
The solar power plant commenced commercial operations in mid-June 2025, becoming one of the strategic projects that support Indonesia’s clean energy mix and reduce carbon emissions in the national flagship tourist destination.
“The integration of the East Bali Solar PV plant into the local grid will enhance both energy reliability and the sustainability of communities and businesses in the region,” said Eka Satria, CEO of Medco Power Indonesia.
The solar power plant, managed by PT Medcosolar Bali Timur, was built under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with PT PLN (Persero). The energy produced will be directly fed into PLN’s local electricity grid.
50 GWh of clean electricity per year
Technically, the facility is expected to produce around 50 GWh of electricity per year, enough to fulfil the energy needs of more than 42,000 households in Bali. Over its lifetime, the plant is projected to avoid more than 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.
The project is one of the first large-scale solar power plants that has been fully integrated into Bali’s electricity system, contributing significantly to the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Roberto Lorato, CEO of MedcoEnergi, stated that the East Bali solar project is part of the company’s long-term transformation towards a low-carbon energy portfolio.
“The East Bali Solar PV project is another step in MedcoEnergi’s long-term strategy to diversify our energy portfolio and invest in low-carbon solutions. As we continue to grow our renewable energy footprint, we remain committed to driving progress that delivers environmental, social, and economic value for Indonesia,” said Roberto.
The cross-border collaboration between Medco Power and Solar Philippines, the largest renewable energy company in the Philippines, signifies a model of regional cooperation in the clean energy sector that is increasingly important in the face of climate change.
In addition to benefiting the energy sector and the environment, the project also opens up local employment opportunities and encourages the development of clean energy technologies in eastern Indonesia. Going forward, the success of the East Bali Solar Power Plant is projected to serve as a replication model for the development of similar projects in other regions. (Hartatik)
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