Kupang, Aug. 22 -- East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Melki Laka Lena said solar power plants (PLTS) have become one of the main pillars of the province's renewable energy transition.

"At present, our renewable energy only accounts for 10 to 15 percent, or 42 megawatts, but we have a clear roadmap with an additional 300 MW projected by 2028, which will raise the share to 42.6 percent," he said in Kupang on Friday.

Melki explained that NTT, as an island-based province, is rich in renewable energy resources.

The region has wind power potential of 10,188 MW, hydropower of 369.5 MW, solar capacity of 60.13 GWp, bioenergy of 746.8 MW, and geothermal potential of 1,149 MW.

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