British investors express interest to build solar power plants

British investors have expressed interest to build solar power plants in Indonesia with combined capacity of 200 MW, and estimated investment of US$250 million, Antara reported Monday.

This was revealed by Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Head Franky Sibarani following a meeting last week with investors in the UK.

"The investors are quite serious as they have visited Indonesia and have held meetings with the relevant ministries and institutions to explore the investment plan," Franky said.

According to him, BKPM has facilitated the investors to meet the state-owned electricity company PLN, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and private companies to discuss investment opportunities, both in ground-mounted solar PV and rooftop solar PV.

"They are identifying potential areas to build solar power plants such as in North Sulawesi, West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan and East Kalimantan, as well as East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara," he explained. No further details about the investment plan were provided. (*)