Indonesia’s new law could make rooftop solar less attractive

Rooftop solar panels in Makassar, Indonesia. (Photo: iStock)

The Indonesian President Joko Widodo is amending regulations to prohibit the resale of excess electricity generated from rooftop solar panels to the state-owned electricity company, PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara). This move aims to alleviate PLN’s debt issues but has sparked controversy. Experts argue that this action is detrimental to the country’s renewable energy development and goes against policies to accelerate energy transition.