Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Tuesday launched a 1.3-gigawatt (GW) rooftop solar power plant initiative as part of efforts to accelerate the national energy transition.The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with state-run electricity company PT PLN and the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI).The ministry's Director of Electricity Program Development, Ahmad Amiruddin, stated in Jakarta that this milestone serves as the foundation for the national vision of developing 100 GW of solar energy, in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita missions.“The development of 100 GW of solar power plants is a strategic step aligned with Asta Cita, particularly in achieving energy self-sufficiency, strengthening downstreaming, and bolstering national energy independence,” he remarked.Amiruddin further explained that the 1.3-GW rooftop solar power initiative aligns with national development priorities, including supporting the implementation of PLN’s 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) and increasing the renewable energy mix.In addition, the move also supports the vision of expanding clean energy access and developing 100 GW of solar power and energy storage through nationwide village- and cooperative-based initiatives, while bolstering the competitiveness of national industries through more efficient, low-emission energy.Director of Retail and Commerce at PT PLN, Adi Priyanto, added that the launch of 1.3-GW rooftop solar power plants is aligned with efforts to lay the foundation for future economic growth and strengthen Indonesia’s position as a key player in Southeast Asia's energy transition.”Going forward, collaboration on rooftop solar power plant development is expected to expand, accelerating solar energy adoption across various sectors,” he said.Meanwhile, AESI Chairperson Mada Ayu Habsari emphasized that solar energy is no longer just a matter of potential but has become a strategic national necessity that requires the support and cooperation of all relevant stakeholders.She also expressed her association's readiness to become the government's strategic partner in accelerating the implementation of solar power plants and realizing Indonesia's energy transition targets.