President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 26 power plants across 18 provinces, with a total capacity of 3.2 gigawatts (GW), and transmission networks on Monday, January 20, 2025.
The ceremony took place at the Jatigede Hydropower Plant (PLTA Jatigede) in Sumedang Regency, West Java. The facility, with a capacity of 2x55 MW, utilizes water from the Jatigede Reservoir.
In his speech, Prabowo emphasized the importance of energy independence as a cornerstone for national development.
“Energy is vital. We need reliable energy sources to become a modern industrialized nation. I am confident that in five years, Indonesia will no longer need to import fuel,” Prabowo said.
The 26 power plants represent an investment of Rp 72 trillion, with 89% of their capacity derived from renewable energy sources.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, also highlighted the integration of environmentally friendly technologies in the projects, including gas and renewable energy plants. These initiatives are aligned with the government’s target to achieve a 23% renewable energy mix by 2025.
“Indonesia's total electricity capacity currently stands at 101 GW, with 75 GW managed by state-owned PLN. Of this, renewable energy contributes less than 16%. These projects are an important step toward achieving our clean energy targets,” Bahlil explained.
Transmission networks
The initiative also includes the construction of 11 transmission networks spanning 739.7 kilometers and substations with a total capacity of 1,740 MVA, aimed at enhancing electricity distribution efficiency.
“Future power plant developments must be accompanied by adequate transmission networks to meet community needs without wastage,” Bahlil added.
To ensure nationwide electricity access, Bahlil outlined plans to electrify approximately 6,700 villages that currently lack electricity, with an estimated budget of Rp 48 trillion over the next five years.
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The following are the key projects inaugurated:
Power plants:
1. PLTA Asahan 3 #1
2. PLTA Asahan 3 #2
3. PLTP Sorik Marapi #2
4. PLTA Jatigede
5. PLTGU Jawa 1
6. PLTGU Muara Tawar Add On Block 2, 3, 4
7. PLTGU Jawa Bali 1 Tambak Lorok
8. PLTS IKN 10 MW
9. PLTU Kalselteng - 2 #1
10. PLTU Kalselteng - 2 #2
11. MPP Sulselbar (BMPP Nusantara #1)
12. PLTU Palu - 3 #1
13. PLTU Palu - 3 #2
14. PLTU Sulut - 1 #1
15. PLTM Minihydro Aceh Distributed
16. PLTBm Sadai Bangka Selatan
17. PLTM Ordi Hulu
18. PLTBm Deli Serdang
19. PLTS Lisdes Pajangan
20. PLTS Lisdes Sadulang Kecil
21. PLTS Lisdes Sapapan
22. PLTS Lisdes Sapangkur Kecil
23. PLTS Lisdes Saur
24. PLTM Koro Yaentu
25. PLTM Dominanga
26. PLTS Lisdes Tanamalala
Transmission networks and substations:
1. SUTET 275 kV Muara Enim - Gumawang and GI 150 kV Lampung 1
2. SUTT 150 kV Kendawangan - Marau - Sukamara and GI 150 kV Sukamara Ext 2LB
3. GI 150 kV Kariangau to GIS 4 KIPP and SUTT 150 kV Kariangau - Landing Point GIS 4 KIPP
4. SUTT 150 kV GI Kolaka - PT Antam Pomala and GI 150 kV Kolaka Ext
5. SUTT 150 kV PLTMG Luwuk - Al Luwuk and GI 150 kV Luwuk
6. SUTT 70 kV GI PLTMG Flores - GI Labuan Bajo and GI 66 kV Labuan Bajo (2 LB)
7. SUTET 500 kV Muara Karang Baru - Durikosambi
8. GITET 500 kV Ampel Boyolali (2x500 MVA), SUTET 500 kV Ampel New/Boyolali Incomer Arah Ungaran dan Pedan Circuit 1
9. SUTT 150 kV Ampel New/Boyolali Incomer to Bringin and Mojosongo Circuit 1 and 2
10. SUTT 150 kV Duren Tiga II/Ragunan (GIS) - Depok II Circuit 1
11. Extension IBT 4 GITET 500 kV Cilegon
Editing by Reiner Simanjuntak
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