Industrial limits hamper Indonesia's 100 GW solar push
The "aggressive" deadline of three years would likely backfire, pushing Indonesia into heavy reliance on imported solar components.
Indonesia's ambitious goal of generating 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity within three years faces substantial hurdles, according to an industry expert. Herman Darnel, chairman of the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI), emphasized that the tight timeline and industrial capacity constraints make the target unfeasible.
The expert council head cautioned that enforcing this aggressive deadline could backfire, potentially leading Indonesia to become overly dependent on imported solar components. This reliance would divert economic benefits and project financing to other countries instead of bolstering the domestic industry. The challenge extends beyond merely procuring solar panels; the current capacity of national engineering, procurement, and construction firms is insufficient to sustainably construct even 5 gigawatts of solar power annually.
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