Jakarta—Indonesia has inaugurated its largest ground-mounted solar power plant, the 100 MWp Ground-Mounted Solar Power Plant (PLTS), in Purwakarta, West Java, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) said in a statement on August 30.
Jisman Hutajulu, the MEMR’s Director General of Electricity, officially opened the plant on Wednesday, August 28th. “This 100 MWp Ground-Mounted Solar Power Plant is clear evidence of Indonesia’s vast potential in solar energy development,” said Jisman during the inauguration.
He emphasised the government’s commitment to developing electricity infrastructure grounded in principles of justice, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The aim is to meet national electricity demands with sufficient, high-quality, and reasonably priced power.
Indonesia boasts an impressive solar energy potential of 3,295 GW, yet only around 270 MW has been harnessed. Jisman noted that with better optimisation, Indonesia could emerge as a leader in the global energy transition.
The project, completed in just seven months, is a testament to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including PT PLN (Persero), PT Aruna Hijau Power, and PT Besland Pertiwi. PT Aruna Hijau Power President Director Adi Dharmanto highlighted the plant’s capability to produce 150 GWh of energy annually, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 118,725 tons of CO2.
The plant’s 160,000 solar panels, featuring bifacial technology, cover over 80 hectares, making it the largest installation in Indonesia. This marks a historic milestone in the country’s pursuit of a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. (nsh)
