- Through the issuance of Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (“Minister”) No. 49 of 2018 on the Utilization of Rooftop Solar Power Systems by Consumers of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (“PLN”) (Persero) (“Regulation 49/2018”), the government is pushing for the utilization of rooftop solar in Indonesia.
- However, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (“IESR”) is claiming that Regulation 49/2018 will actually hamper the utilization of rooftop solar power systems by households and industries due to the fact that said Regulation: 1) Eliminates the possibility of investments in 15-20 GW rooftop solar power systems; 2) Extends the payback period for individuals who utilize rooftop solar, from 7-8 years to 11-12 years, since PLN predicts that it will suffer losses if it does not extend the payback period; 3) Requires consumers to secure licenses for the installation of rooftop solar systems from relevant regional PLN office, while licenses are not necessary for consumers with capacities above 200 kW; 4) Determines that the installation of rooftop solar systems should only be undertaken by certified companies; and 5) Maintains capacity charges and emergency fees for industrial consumers.
- For more on this story, see Hukumonline: “Punya Panel Surya di Atap Gedung? Aturan Ini Perlu Dipahami”.
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