President Prabowo orders Danantara CEO to fast-track PLN overhaul and solar rollout
President Prabowo Subianto instructed Danantara Indonesia CEO Rosan Roeslani to accelerate the reform of state utility PLN and to speed up a 100 GW solar panel program.
During a Wednesday discussion at Jakarta's Presidential Palace Complex, Rosan Roeslani reported that President Prabowo Subianto asked his team to hasten the restructuring of the state-owned electricity firm PLN. The president wants a thorough review of PLN's business model and a proposal outlining how to make the utility more agile and cost-effective. Danantara Indonesia will coordinate with PLN to develop a comprehensive transformation plan, aiming to boost productivity and lower the burden of subsidies.
An additional focus is the rapid installation of 100 GW of solar panels nationwide. Roeslani also mentioned an assessment of PLN's readiness for power-supply emergencies and the need to refine backup strategies. The company has been tasked with delivering the assessment and recommendations directly to the president.
Why it matters
The directive could reshape Indonesia's power sector, affecting energy costs and renewable-energy targets.
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