Enviro News Asia, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to accelerating the national energy transition by expanding renewable energy development, particularly solar and geothermal power.
The statement was delivered during the first anniversary celebration of Danantara Indonesia held at Wisma Danantara in Jakarta on Wednesday (March 11).
Prabowo emphasized that the government will implement a national electrification program based on renewable energy sources as part of efforts to strengthen energy resilience and independence amid evolving global energy challenges.
The President announced an ambitious plan to rapidly develop 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity, describing it as a strategic step to demonstrate Indonesia’s capability to accelerate the clean energy transition.
“We will build 100 gigawatts of solar energy capacity in the shortest possible time. That is my order and my decision, and we will prove to the world that Indonesia can move faster and more effectively in this field,” he said.
According to Prabowo, Indonesia is in a favorable position compared to many other countries due to its abundant natural resources, which provide multiple options for energy development. He highlighted the country’s potential to produce alternative fuels from agricultural commodities such as palm oil, cassava, corn, and sugarcane.
In addition, Indonesia possesses significant geothermal resources, believed to be among the largest in the world that have not yet been fully developed. Optimizing these resources, he said, will be a key component of the country’s long-term energy strategy.
Prabowo stressed that accelerating renewable energy development reflects Indonesia’s determination to respond quickly and effectively to global challenges while building a sustainable energy future.
Through a well-directed and sustainable energy transformation, Indonesia aims not only to achieve energy independence but also to strengthen its position as a major player in the global energy landscape. (*)
