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Indonesia seeks Chinese solar tech for 100GW plan amid $73B funding gap

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Indonesia is pursuing a large-scale solar power initiative, aiming for 100GW of capacity, and is looking to China for technological and hardware support. However, a report from the Centre of Economic and Law Studies highlights a significant funding challenge, estimating the total cost at US$73 billion. The plan faces further complexity due to President Prabowo Subianto's focus on increasing domestic control and benefits from foreign investments. AI

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Indonesia seeks Chinese solar tech for 100GW plan amid $73B funding gap

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Johannes Nugroho ·

    Indonesia’s 100GW solar plan needs China, but who pays the US$73 billion bill?

    Indonesia is turning to China for a major expansion of solar power and energy storage, but a new report warns that a multibillion-dollar funding gap and demands for greater domestic control will complicate the plan as the country’s energy ties deepen. The report, published on Mon…

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