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According to an Indonesian official, these energy projects are designed to position the country as a key player in Southeast Asia’s energy transition
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with the state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) and an industry association, has launched a project to install 1.3 gigawatts of rooftop solar power stations.
Ahmad Amiruddin, Director of the Department of Electricity Programme Development, stated that this achievement serves as the foundation for implementing the national strategy to develop solar energy to 100 gigawatts in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s energy projects, reports ANTARA.
Amiruddin explained that this initiative aligns with national development priorities, including support for PT PLN’s 2025–2034 Power Sector Development Plan and an increase in the share of renewable energy sources.
For his part, PT PLN’s Director of Retail, Adi Priyanto, added that the launch of the 1.3-gigawatt power plant lays the foundation for future economic growth and strengthens Indonesia’s position as a key player in Southeast Asia’s energy transition, and cooperation is expected to expand to accelerate the adoption of solar energy across various sectors.
The development and expansion of solar energy use is also being actively promoted by a number of BRICS countries, which continue to refine its implementation as a fundamental energy source within their energy strategies.
Russian scientists from the National Research University have developed a new method to extend the service life of third-generation solar panels (DSSC cells). According to information on the university’s website, the method involves the use of special current collectors with microchannels, allowing liquid electrolyte to circulate inside the device, which simplifies its production, significantly increases durability and expands repair options.
Furthermore, India has consolidated its position as the world’s third-largest producer of solar energy, having reached an installed capacity of 143.6 gigawatts of solar power plants by February 2026, according to the official website of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.
Thanks to these achievements, the country’s total power generation capacity has exceeded 500 gigawatts, and non-fossil energy sources now account for over 51 per cent of the energy mix, contributing to the national energy transition.
Furthermore, according to Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, a Chinese state-owned company has announced the start of construction of a 50-megawatt solar thermal power station equipped with parabolic mirrors, located at an altitude of 4,550 metres above sea level in the Damxhung area of Lhasa in the south-west of the country.

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