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The "aggressive" deadline of three years would likely backfire, pushing Indonesia into heavy reliance on imported solar components.
The floating panels of a solar power plant at Cirata Dam in Purwakarta regency, West Java, are seen from above on Sept. 26, 2023. (Antara/Raisan Al Farisi)
The government's plan to develop 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity within three years will face significant challenges, according to a leading industry figure, who cited limitations in industrial capacity, supply chains and workforce readiness.Herman Darnel, chairman of the expert council at the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI), argued that while the target serves as a strategic signal, the timeline is physically impossible to meet without crippling domestic interests.
“As I see it, it cannot be done in three years. It is clearly not feasible,” Herman said during a media briefing hosted by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) on Thursday.
