Jakarta – PT Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) and the Chinese global renewable energy company LONGi Green Technology Co., Ltd. have commenced construction of a solar panel manufacturing facility to strengthen Indonesia’s energy transition ecosystem, Pertamina NRE announced on Monday, 23 June.
The facility, which will be built in Deltamas, West Java, is targeted to have a production capacity of 1.4 gigawatts (GW) per year, and will adopt advanced Hybrid Passivated Back Contact (HPBC) 2.0 type N technology, LONGi’s latest technology known for its high efficiency in converting solar energy into electricity.
Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) Eniya Listiani Dewi stated that the construction of this facility will be an important foundation in driving the realisation of the new renewable energy mix target of 34.3% by 2034, following the National Energy General Plan (RUEN) and the latest RUPTL projections.
“This facility is expected to contribute to the additional generation capacity target of 69.5 GW until 2034, of which around 61% or 42.6 GW will come from renewable energy generation,” Mr Eniya said.
This project not only strengthens national manufacturing capacity in solar photovoltaic (PV), but also has the potential to create new jobs and boost the downstream renewable energy industry in the country.
Supporting the global supply chain
In terms of investment, the government provides full support for this initiative. BKPM’s Deputy for Investment Implementation Control, Edy Junaedi, stated that the facility will strengthen Indonesia’s position in the global clean energy supply chain.
“The investment by LONGi and Pertamina NRE will not only expand manufacturing capacity, but also integrate Indonesia deeper into the global solar PV supply chain, while strengthening Indonesia-China strategic collaboration in the energy transition sector,” Mr Junaedi said.
Domestic production of solar panels currently stands at around 1.6 GWp per year, according to data from the Ministry of Industry. With the new plant, the national capacity will almost double to 3 GWp, bringing Indonesia closer to achieving the long-term target of 300-400 GWp of solar PV by 2060.
John Anis, CEO of Pertamina NRE, stated that this project represents a concrete step towards reducing dependence on imported products and strengthening national independence in renewable energy technology.
“We want to build a strong local production base, strengthen the national supply chain, while creating green jobs with high skills in the solar energy sector,” said John.
Global technology, local action
LONGi Global Vice President Dennis She added that the partnership presents a strategic opportunity for LONGi to expand its presence in Southeast Asia, particularly in supporting Indonesia’s energy transition ambitions.
“We are committed to sharing the best solar PV knowledge and technology with Indonesia, to achieve its ambitious clean energy targets,” Dennis said.
The project is also envisioned as a driver for the development of related projects, such as solar cells, green hydrogen, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), in the future. With this factory, the development of large-scale solar power plants will be more feasible in terms of supply and cost efficiency.
Vice President of Corporate Communication at PT Pertamina (Persero), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, emphasised that the construction of this facility aligns with Pertamina’s role as a vanguard of the national energy transition and supports the vision of achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060.
“Pertamina through NRE continues to be committed to strengthening the renewable energy ecosystem. This facility will be one of the important pillars in achieving energy independence while accelerating Indonesia’s energy transition,” said Fadjar. (Hartatik)
Banner photo: Pertamina NRE
