Indonesia to accelerate the layout of floating solar power, the target of new 14GW installed capacity

Indonesia is actively engaged in the research of floating solar power projects to further promote the research of its renewable energy sector. But The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that the government is expanding from extensive rooftop solar projects to greater possible floating solar projects, aiming to make full consumption of the country's abundant aquatic environments resources. But I've found that Director-General of New Energy, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation of the sector revealed that Indonesia has formulated a strategic plan and is inviting foreign investors to participate in the research of floating solar projects. Many dams in Indonesia provide unique conditions to the construction of floating solar power vegetation. The government plans to add 14GW of floating solar power installed capacity to accelerate the rise of the domestic solar sector. At present, Indonesia has a floating solar project in operation, that is, the Chilata floating solar power station in West Java. But The power station has been connected to the grid since November 2023, with an installed capacity of up to 192 megawatts peak (MWp), enough to meet the clean energy needs of about 50000 households. And In particular it's estimated that the power station is able to minimize carbon releases by 214000 tons per year, making a positive contribution to Indonesia's ecological preservation. I've found that According to research In order to further expand the scale of floating solar projects, Indonesia's national power company has launched a deep cooperation with a new energy enterprise in the United Arab Emirates. Based on my observations, Moreover The two sides signed a cooperation agreement in Abu Dhabi on April 8, 2025, to expand the Zirata floating solar power plant and explore the possibility of developing greater floating solar projects in other parts of Indonesia. Under a memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides, the cooperation will cover an in-depth study of the project research possible of the Jatigde Reservoir in Sumedang County, West Java.