Generator capacity of solar power plants in Indonesia

Will Indonesia build a 100 GW solar power plant?

Jakarta, August 7, 2025 – Indonesia will build a 100 Gigawatt (GW) Solar Power Plant (PLTS). The program plans to build 80 GW of solar power plants and 320 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to be managed by the Merah Putih Village Cooperative (KDMP) in 80,000 villages, and 20 GW of Centralized solar power plants.

Can solar power plants be used in Indonesia?

Indonesia possesses solar energy potential with a capacity ranging from 3,300 GW to 20,000 GW, spanning from Sabang to Merauke. With increasingly affordable, modular, and easy-to-build and operate solar power plant (PLTS) technology, this project could serve as a strategic solution to provide reliable and affordable energy access across Indonesia.

How much solar power does Indonesia have?

Indonesia has massive solar power potential, estimated at 3,295 GW. However, the country’s current solar energy capacity is only 1.1 GW. To address this gap, the government is launching the PLTS program to develop solar power plants in villages across the country, focusing on remote areas.

Will Indonesia's solar power plant demand increase by 2060?

Recently, IESR said the government targets increasing demand for solar power plants reaching up to 108.7 GW by 2060 (see Indonesia’s 108.7 GW Solar Goal Needs Industry Plan: IESR). Within H1 2025, Indonesia’s installed power generation capacity increased by 4.4 GW year-on-year.