Jakarta, March 24 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed relevant agencies to accelerate the transition from diesel power plants to solar ones, aiming to reduce costs and support a sustainable energy shift amid rising global oil prices.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the President had ordered an immediate assessment and implementation of the policy. He noted that reliance on diesel power plants not only raises electricity production costs but also puts pressure on the state budget through fuel subsidies.
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has been tasked with addressing issues related to the existing diesel power system. Meanwhile, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Tech...