“Thank you. I am happy to see our brothers and sisters now enjoying electricity, and we will continue until every Indonesian village has access to power,” he said in a video conference with Michael Thungari, head of North Sulawesi’s Sangihe Islands district, on Thursday.
He made the remarks after Thungari reported the successful electrification of Lipang Island, a remote area bordering the Philippines.
While inaugurating the simultaneous operation of geothermal and solar power plants in 15 provinces from Bojonegoro, East Java, Prabowo reiterated the government’s commitment to energy self-sufficiency, particularly through renewable sources.
“This will allow Indonesia to stand on its own two feet in energy matters,” he said.
Thungari noted that electrification had significantly improved the quality of life for residents in remote areas.
“Our fishermen can now store their catch, our children can study at night, and our healthcare services can use medical equipment,” he said, expressing gratitude to Prabowo and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia.
Meanwhile, Khairunas, the head of South Solok district in West Sumatra, reported the ongoing construction of two geothermal power plants with capacities of 310 MW and 86 MW, respectively.
He also sought the president’s support for a third plant, expected to begin operations in 2030.
“We will accelerate development and ensure distribution to all regions. I see great potential that can lead us to a brighter future,” Prabowo affirmed.
Related news: Renewables to power future despite oil-gas wealth: Prabowo
Related news: Prabowo launches NRE power projects in 15 provinces
Translator: Genta Tenri/Fathur R, Nabil Ihsan
Editor: Anton Santoso
Copyright © ANTARA 2025
