Floating Solar Power Plants Potential in Indonesia

This study explains Indonesia's floating solar energy project and its problems. The data shown is only literature from various sources related to floating solar energy in Indonesia. There is also data on the condition of floating solar energy, which investors from the UAE have located in the Cirata dam in West Java, Indonesia, on an area of ​​​​around 200 hectares. This floating solar energy is the largest in ASEAN. Research findings: Floating solar energy presents a viable solution for Indonesia, which faces challenges related to land acquisition. Instead of requiring expensive land, the country seeks investment from companies interested in developing solar energy projects. To address this, Indonesia and potential investors can collaborate to implement floating solar energy (PLTS) across various regions. Several projects are underway, and Indonesia is in discussions with global partners. The country is confident that it will achieve 25% renewable energy by 2026 and meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for Renewable Energy by 2030. This research underscores the importance of International Relations (IR) studies, particularly those focused on multinational companies (MNCs) collaborating in the renewable energy sector. However, the research team, primarily from an IR background, lacks technical expertise in floating solar energy implementation, a crucial factor in the success of such projects. Addressing this gap can significantly enhance the policies issued by the Indonesian government, fostering global cooperation to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets and economic benefits. This research suggests that IR studies should extend beyond examining a country's renewable energy policies to include the practical application of floating solar energy. Exploring its positive impacts, environmental effects, and benefits for aquatic ecosystems is essential.本研究针对印度尼西亚浮动太阳能（floating solar energy）项目及其面临的挑战展开阐释。本次研究所使用的数据仅取自与印度尼西亚浮动太阳能相关的各类文献资料。此外，数据集还涵盖阿联酋投资方在印尼西爪哇省希拉塔（Cirata）大坝部署的浮动太阳能项目的现状数据，该项目占地约200公顷，为东盟地区规模最大的浮动太阳能项目。 研究结论如下：浮动太阳能为面临土地征用挑战的印度尼西亚提供了可行解决方案。相较于需占用昂贵土地的传统光伏项目，该国正寻求有意开发太阳能项目的企业投资。为此，印度尼西亚可与潜在投资方开展合作，在各区域推广浮动太阳能（印尼当地简称PLTS）。目前已有多个项目处于推进阶段，印度尼西亚正与全球合作伙伴展开磋商。该国有望在2026年实现可再生能源占比达25%的目标，并于2030年完成可再生能源领域的国家自主贡献（Nationally Determined Contribution, NDC）指标。 本研究凸显了国际关系（International Relations, IR）领域研究的重要价值，尤其是聚焦可再生能源领域跨国公司（multinational companies, MNCs）合作的相关研究。不过，本次研究团队主要具备国际关系学科背景，缺乏浮动太阳能项目落地所需的专业技术知识，而这正是此类项目成功的关键影响因素。弥补这一研究缺口，可有效完善印尼政府出台的相关政策，推动全球合作以实现可持续发展目标（Sustainable Development Goal, SDG）并获取经济收益。 本研究建议，国际关系领域的研究不应仅局限于对一国可再生能源政策的分析，还应涵盖浮动太阳能的实际应用场景。探索浮动太阳能的积极影响、环境效应以及对水生生态系统的益处，具有重要的研究价值。