Indonesia Has Abundant Potential Sources Of Solar Radiation, ESDM Minister Arifin Tasrif: PLTS Becomes The Backbone Of Clean Energy In 2060

JAKARTA - Indonesia, which is located on the equator, has the potential of abundant solar radiation resources. So do not be surprised if Solar Power Plants (PLTS) can become the backbone to supply clean energy in Indonesia by 2060.

"We will use solar power to become the backbone of renewable energy," said Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif in a statement quoted by Antara, Monday, February 14.

Based on the calculations of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the total potential of solar energy in Indonesia reaches 3.294 gigawatt peaks (GWp). The government will maximize the utilization of this potential by building PLTS in residential areas, open fields, savanna to exclude protected forest areas.

This great potential is also supported by solar radiation which can reach more than 3.75 kWh per square meter per day, so that solar panels can work optimally to generate electricity.

Furthermore, he hopes that Indonesia's current renewable energy development roadmap can attract investors to invest in clean stun projects.

"This is the road map that we have planned. We hope this can attract investors to come and join the project in Indonesia, because the targets we have are ambitious enough to be implemented," said Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif.

In the next four decades, Indonesia will need an investment of USD 169.703 million to build PLTS with a capacity of 361 gigawatts or 61 percent of the total clean energy capacity of 587 gigawatts targeted by 2060.