Indonesia Launches 100 GW Solar Ambition to Attract Global Investment
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Indonesia is taking significant steps to transform its solar energy landscape, aiming to achieve a 100 GWp solar capacity by 2030. This ambitious target was highlighted at the Indonesia Solar Investment Forum 2026: “From Ambition to Investable Scale,” held during Climate Week NYC at the Consulate General of Indonesia in New York. The forum, hosted by the Asosiasi Energi Surya Indonesia (AESI) and the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) New York, focused on translating this national ambition into a pipeline of clearly defined investment opportunities.
Yoga Adhi Pratama, Deputy Director of the IIPC New York, emphasized the need to present the large-scale solar ambition as a pipeline of investable opportunities.
Mada Ayu Habsari, Chairperson of AESI, explained that achieving the 100 GWp target requires a completely new approach to infrastructure planning.
To accelerate deployment and build confidence among foreign investors, AESI has mobilized four dedicated Task Forces working closely with the government to ensure the national roadmap is bankable and ready for execution. The AESI highlighted three urgent regulatory priorities:
1. Finalizing the Legal Framework: A new Presidential Regulation is currently undergoing inter-ministerial harmonization. This document is expected to govern all solar segments and establish a clear calendar, offtake certainty, and local content guidelines. 2. Transparent Project Pipelines: Investors require a published, multi-year schedule showing which projects are tendering and when they are expected to reach commercial operation. "They need visibility on sequence." 3. Opening the Demand Side: A substantial portion of the 100 GWp program relies on commercial and rooftop solar. AESI is proposing an adaptive quota review based on actual grid capacity and differentiated rules for solar systems paired with battery storage.
The Indonesian government is also addressing the barriers currently stalling projects, particularly in the rooftop solar sector.
Beyond regulatory refinement, transforming the access system is also crucial. AESI is pushing for a single billing scheme through PLN to make it easier for consumers to access clean energy without being tied to complex multi-year commitments. Alongside this, solar generation, grid transmission, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) must be planned on a synchronized schedule to prevent energy waste and keep capital costs low.
Indonesia is actively seeking partners for technology transfer to manufacture solar cells, inverters, and battery systems domestically, moving beyond basic module assembly. Development finance institutions can provide immense value by helping establish international feasibility and governance standards for the first tranche of projects, setting a reliable template for the future. Guarantees, credit enhancements, and currency hedging tools are needed to address perceived country risks and mobilize private capital effectively.
The Indonesian government has recently implemented Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025, which is specifically designed to streamline business licensing, accelerate industrial development, and enhance investor services. Indonesia also provides fiscal incentives to support green investments, such as tax allowances, import duty exemptions, and super tax deductions.
Tessal Febrian, Director at the IIPC New York, emphasized that Indonesia’s investment incentives can play an important role.
The Indonesian government is actively institutionalizing speed, legal certainty, and transparency for global investors.