By Romel S. Gurky
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to expand their renewable energy cooperation, focusing on large-scale solar and clean energy projects, following a meeting between Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi in Dubai on Feb. 11.
The discussion highlighted Masdar’s floating solar power plant (PLTS) Cirata in Purwakarta, West Java, the largest in Southeast Asia, which began operations in November 2023. Developed in partnership with Indonesia’s state utility PLN, the 192-megawatt peak (MWp) facility supplies electricity to 50,000 homes and serves as a milestone in Indonesia’s clean energy transition.
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Hartarto expressed appreciation for Masdar’s investment in Cirata, stating that the project brings “new hope for Indonesia’s sustainable energy future.” Both parties also discussed plans to expand the Cirata project, which has the potential to exceed 1,000 MWp given the 6,200-hectare reservoir. This expansion follows the Joint Development Study Agreement for Cirata Phase II, signed last year.
Beyond Cirata, Masdar is collaborating with PLN and Pertamina on solar, wind, green hydrogen, and geothermal projects, including a 200 MW clean energy development for Indonesia’s new capital, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Indonesia’s energy transition, emphasizing its role in supporting the nation’s net-zero emissions target by 2060. Hartarto further encouraged Masdar to explore opportunities in nuclear energy as part of Indonesia’s long-term decarbonization strategy.
Editing by Alexander Ginting
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