Jakarta, March 17 -- Indonesia plans to fast-track the development of renewable energy, aiming to build 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity within the next two years as part of efforts to advance energy transition and strengthen national energy security.
Speaking during a recent cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the government has instructed a special task force on renewable energy and energy conservation to fast-track the large-scale solar programme.
According to the leader, the solar power expansion will require about 100,000 ha of land. The government has already identified large areas suitable for development, including around 67,000 ha in West Java.
Prabowo said ...