Hanoi, April 24 -- Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has launched a 1.3-gigawatt (GW) rooftop solar power plant initiative as part of efforts to accelerate the national energy transition.

The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with state-run electricity company PT PLN and the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI).

Ahmad Amiruddin, Director of the ministry' Electricity Programme Development, said that this milestone serves as the foundation for the national vision of developing 100 GW of solar energy, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Amiruddin further explained that the 1.3-GW rooftop solar power initiative aligns with national development priorities, including supporting the ...