Govt prioritizes 13 GW solar rollout in initial phase of 100 GW target
Thursday, March 19 2026 - 09:14 AM WIB
The government is accelerating the development of solar power plants (PLTS) with an ambitious target of reaching 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity. As an initial step, it will prioritize building 13 GW in areas with well-developed electricity distribution infrastructure.
Head of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Muhammad Qodari said the project is a direct instruction from President Prabowo Subianto to achieve energy self-sufficiency within the next two years.
“As a first phase, the government will prioritize the development of 13 GW out of the total 100 GW target, particularly in regions that already have adequate electricity distribution infrastructure,” Qodari said at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday (March 18).
The 100 GW solar program will be divided into two main categories. The first consists of grid-connected systems linked to state utility PLN, targeting 89.1 gigawatt-peak (GWp), supported by battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a capacity of 124.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh).
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The second category covers non-PLN systems for self-use and off-grid applications, targeting 11.7 GWp, supported by BESS capacity of 21.8 GWh. The acceleration reflects the government’s response to the global energy crisis and its push to speed up the transition to renewable energy.
In addition to large-scale projects, the government is also strengthening its rural electrification program through off-grid isolated solar power systems. This initiative has proven effective in providing electricity access to remote communities that previously relied on diesel generators with limited operating hours.
Qodari cited successful projects on Sakala Island (100 kWp) and Karamaian Island (175 kWp) in Sumenep regency, where solar panels now supply electricity to hundreds of households sustainably without relying on diesel fuel, which often faces supply constraints.
“These two villages are now fully electrified by solar power—an environmentally friendly energy source that is abundant and cost-efficient,” he said.
Through the large-scale expansion of renewable energy, the government aims to deliver reliable, clean, and equitable electricity access across the country in the near term.
Editing by Reiner Simanjuntak