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Indonesia is advancing plans to deploy large-scale off-grid solar-plus-storage systems, with a proposed investment of at least US$1 billion aimed at improving electricity access across remote and island regions.
The initiative will be coordinated by the country’s Consumer Protection Agency (BKPN), which has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with energy storage provider Elong Power. While the agreement is non-binding, it signals strong institutional support for scaling integrated solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in underserved areas.
The programme is expected to focus on rural electrification and island grids, where extending transmission infrastructure remains technically complex and cost-intensive. Off-grid solar-plus-storage solutions are increasingly viewed as a practical alternative for Indonesia, a country with more than 900 permanently inhabited islands.
In addition to deployment, the initiative includes plans to support policy development for lithium-ion battery adoption and to expand clean energy applications in sectors such as mining. Elong Power is expected to contribute technical solutions and potentially facilitate further investment from Chinese energy companies.
This development aligns with Indonesia’s broader power sector roadmap under the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL), which targets 42.6GW of renewable energy capacity and 10.3GW of energy storage deployment. The country aims to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to 35% by 2034 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.
As Indonesia accelerates its transition, off-grid solar-plus-storage is emerging as a key pathway to bridge electrification gaps while supporting decarbonisation goals across Southeast Asia.
