Indonesia to Develop Floating Solar Power Plants in Batam and Surabaya
The initiative aligns with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources'' (ESDM) goal of generating 20.9 GW of renewable energy by 2030, and achieving 421 GW of solar power
The initiative aligns with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources'' (ESDM) goal of generating 20.9 GW of renewable energy by 2030, and achieving 421 GW of solar power
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Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, located in the tropics, is a very suitable location for solar power generation throughout the year. This is due to its consistent sunlight exposure and tropical climate characterized by wet and dry seasons.
Average 5.58kWh/day in Autumn. Average 5.62kWh/day in Winter. Average 5.88kWh/day in Spring. To maximize your solar PV system's energy output in Surabaya, Indonesia (Lat/Long -7.2484, 112.7419) throughout the year, you should tilt your panels at an angle of 8° North for fixed panel installations.
Alvin Putra Sisdwinugraha, Power Systems and Renewable Energy Analyst at IESR, said that Indonesia has the potential to develop a solar energy supply chain industry, both upstream, such as polysilicon and wafers, and downstream, such as solar cells and modules.
The plan to export solar power has spurred investments in the manufacturing of components, according to a January 2025 report by the Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). “Foreign solar manufacturers are significantly increasing their investments in Indonesia...