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Batam Island, part of Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, has strong renewable energy potential due to its proximity to Singapore. (Photo: iStock)
Indonesia’s plan to export solar power to Singapore has run into obstacles, with several projects showing little progress since companies signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) in 2023. Analysts say strict electricity regulations and political considerations have slowed project development and complicated financing efforts, raising doubts over whether electricity exports can begin as planned in 2028.
The delays could also cause Indonesia to miss an opportunity to significantly expand its domestic solar power industry.
