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Japanese investor eyes development of solar power plant in Penajam
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Solar panels are installed in a residential settlement on Ponelo Island, North Gorontalo, Gorontalo. A Japanese firm is keen on developing a 15-megawatt power plant in Penajam Utara Regency, East Kalimantan, with an investment of up to Rp 45 billion. (thejakartapost.com/Syamsul Huda M.Suhari)
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Japanese firm has expressed interest in investing up to Rp 45 billion (US$3.36 million) for the development of a 15-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Penajam Paser Utara regency, East Kalimantan.
The representative of the Japanese firm had expressed its intention to the regional administration, deputy regent Mustaqim MZ said Friday in Penajam.
“We welcome the plan. We expect the investment to be realized so the solar power plant can add electricity in Penajam Paser Utara,” Mustaqim said as quoted by Antara.
The extra power supply would help address frequent power outages in the area, he added.
(Read also: Residents in remote areas to receive solar electricity: Minister)
An executive from PT Prospec Energi Indonesia, which is the local partner of the Japanese firm, said that the development of the solar power generator would need 15 hectares.
“The solar power plant would be primarily to meet electricity in Buluminung Industrial Estate. If excess is available, we can also fulfill the residential demand,” said Robby of Prospec Energi.
He further said that the firm would soon carry out a survey or site visit to consolidate the plan. (lnd)
