He said that the establishment of the manufacturing facility aligns with the government’s target to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the national energy supply to 52.8 gigawatts (GW), as outlined in the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL).
According to the minister, energy generated by solar power plants (PLTS) is expected to contribute 17.1 GW toward the target by 2034.
“Between 2025 and 2029, the output of PLTS is projected at approximately 0.8 GW per year, with the figure expected to rise to 1.9 GW annually until 2034,” he informed.
Kartasasmita then emphasized that the solar panel industry has the potential to play a crucial role in achieving the target.
To this end, the minister also highlighted the need to address several obstacles, most notably the competitiveness of domestically made PLTS components.
“The prices of local PLTS components are still 30 to 45 percent higher than imported goods,” he pointed out.
He then expressed the hope that the newly inaugurated factory, operated by PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia, would help the government reduce national dependence on imported products for the development of PLTS.
“Going forward, the solar panel industry is expected not only to supply technology but also act as a catalyst for the creation of a robust, sustainable industry,” he added.
Meanwhile, vice president director of PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia, Lokita Praseta, said that the factory has the capacity to produce solar panels with a combined energy output of 1 GW per year. The figure is expected to increase to 3 GW annually.
He affirmed that the factory is ready to support the government’s push for clean energy transition through the development of PLTS.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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