Jakarta, INTI - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is currently reviewing the deregulation of solar power plants (PLTS) to accelerate the transition to renewable energy while strengthening national energy security.
This deregulation aims to simplify existing rules so that all types of solar power systems can be utilized without distinctions between rooftop, floating, or ground-mounted installations.
Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Eniya Listiani Dewi, stated, “We are currently discussing solar power deregulation. In the future, we may no longer need to differentiate between rooftop, floating, or ground-mounted systems, as all solar power sources can be utilized as energy generated independently.”
Simplifying Regulations and Industrial Impact
Regulatory simplification is considered crucial to accelerating national energy resilience while also creating broader benefits for industry and society.
Eniya explained that one of the key factors in advancing solar energy development is building a strong domestic solar industry. This would generate significant multiplier effects, including job creation, opportunities for the manufacturing sector, increased investment, and enhanced global competitiveness for Indonesia.
Solar power development has been included in PT PLN’s Electricity Supply Business Plan through 2034, with a target capacity of 17.1 gigawatts.
This policy also aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive to boost solar power capacity to as much as 100 gigawatts.
Ambitious Targets and Job Creation Opportunities
Eniya noted that Indonesia’s solar power development target could reach between 80 and 100 gigawatts. This ambitious goal is expected not only to increase energy capacity but also to drive demand creation that will stimulate the domestic solar industry.
Currently, Indonesia’s installed solar capacity stands at around 1.5 gigawatts, with rooftop systems contributing approximately 895 megawatts.
The solar expansion program is seen as not only supporting the clean energy mix but also opening up new economic opportunities and large-scale job creation.
Eniya stated that the program could generate at least 760,000 new jobs.
The government also plans to expand the use of photovoltaic technology beyond rooftops to ground-mounted areas such as village cooperatives and healthcare facilities, including community health centers, while also supporting the acceleration of electric vehicles.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s push to deregulate solar power marks a strategic step toward accelerating renewable energy adoption and strengthening national energy security. Beyond increasing capacity, the initiative is expected to drive industrial growth, attract investment, and create hundreds of thousands of jobs, positioning solar energy as a key pillar of the country’s sustainable future.
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