Prabowo Pushes Solar Panels in Every Village, Targets 100 GW by 2034
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — President Prabowo Subianto has instructed that every village in Indonesia must be equipped with solar panels with a capacity of 1–1.5 megawatts, a step aimed at achieving national energy self-sufficiency.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia announced the directive on Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025, during the 11th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center. He said the initiative forms part of the government’s broader energy transition strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and move toward net zero emissions.
“We are designing a plan to build 80–100 gigawatts of solar panels. We want every village to have 1–1.5 megawatts. This ensures that in the future, we will no longer depend on fossil fuels such as diesel and coal,” Bahlil said in his keynote address.
Largest Allocation in PLN’s Power Plan
The government aims to accelerate the development of solar power plants through 2034. The expansion is detailed in the Electricity Supply Business Plan 2025–2034 issued by PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned electricity utility.
Within the blueprint, solar energy accounts for 17.1 gigawatts, making it the largest portion among all renewable power sources. Hydropower follows with 11.7 GW, wind power with 7.2 GW, and geothermal with 5.2 GW.
The scale highlights the government’s reliance on solar as the backbone of its clean energy drive.
High Costs Pose Challenge
Despite its potential, Bahlil acknowledged that the development of solar infrastructure faces significant hurdles, particularly high capital expenditure requirements.
“Because capex is expensive, there is ongoing debate. On one hand, we want clean energy. On the other hand, we need considerable capital, and the technology remains costly,” said Bahlil, who previously served as Minister of Investment.
He emphasized that if the government pushes for rapid renewable deployment, the additional costs must be absorbed either by consumers through higher tariffs or by the state through subsidies. To balance these pressures, the rollout will be carried out in parallel stages.
Green Energy as Industrial Driver
Bahlil added that renewable energy is increasingly seen as essential to Indonesia’s industrial competitiveness. Global markets demand low-carbon production, and local industries will benefit from access to affordable green power.
“Renewables, in our studies, are one of the keys to creating green products. Once it becomes economical, we will be able to scale and compete globally,” he said.
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