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Indonesia's solar energy association pushes for rooftop solar adoption

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Solar Energy Association (AESI) is promoting solar power to strengthen national energy independence.
  • AESI emphasizes the need for collaboration between government, industry, associations, and the public to develop solar power plants, including rooftop systems.
  • The association organized a "AESI Solar Run 2026" event to raise public awareness about the importance of accelerating the transition to solar energy.

The Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI) is actively advocating for the widespread adoption of solar energy to bolster Indonesia's energy independence. AESI Chairman Mada Ayu Habsari stressed that transitioning to solar power is a national agenda requiring a strengthened ecosystem and cooperation among all stakeholders, including the government, industry, associations, and the public.

The solar energy transition is our dream and national agenda. For that, AESI is present in collaboration with ESDM and also PLN.

— Mada Ayu HabsariHighlighting AESI's commitment and collaboration in promoting solar energy.

Habsari stated that AESI is collaborating with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and state electricity company PLN to achieve this goal. She highlighted the crucial role of public involvement, noting that solar energy utilization can commence at the household level through solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems in homes, businesses, and industries.

To bring the issue closer to the public, AESI organized the "AESI Solar Run 2026" with the theme "Stepping into 100 GW" and the hashtag #Run4TheSun. This event, which attracted 500 participants in 5K and 10K categories along Jakarta's Car Free Day route, combined sports with education on the importance of accelerating the energy transition.

We deliberately chose the fun run format because running is an activity anyone can do. From there, conversations about solar energy become much easier to start.

— I Made Aditya SuryawidyaExplaining the rationale behind using a fun run for public engagement.

I Made Aditya Suryawidya, AESI's Deputy Chairman for Research and Technology and the event's chairman, explained that the fun run format was chosen to make solar energy issues more accessible. "We deliberately chose the fun run format because running is an activity anyone can do. From there, conversations about solar energy become much easier to start," he said. The route through the Car Free Day area also aimed to reach a wider audience, conveying the message that solar energy adoption can begin immediately, starting from one's own rooftop.

Every participant passing by carries the same message, that solar energy utilization can start today, and can start from the roof of our own homes.

— I Made Aditya SuryawidyaEmphasizing the accessibility and immediate applicability of solar energy.

Government support for the solar ecosystem's development was affirmed by Tirta Nugraha Mursitama, an expert at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. He stated the government is committed to promoting massive solar energy development to meet national targets. Denny Triyanto, Director of Risk Management at PLN, likened the energy transition to a long-distance race, emphasizing the need for endurance, pace, and collective effort to reach the finish line.

We welcome the AESI Solar Run 2026. The government wants to promote the solar energy ecosystem massively.

— Tirta Nugraha MursitamaExpressing the government's support for solar energy initiatives.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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