TotalEnergies/RGE to develop solar power/battery storage project in Indonesia
Energy firm TotalEnergies and Singapore-based bio-based resources and energy firm RGE, through their equally-owned joint venture Singa Renewables (Singa), have entered into a co-investment agreement to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with battery energy storage system (BESS) in Riau Province, Indonesia. The utility-scale project will be constructed in phases.
The project is expected to: position Indonesia as a global renewables hub through the creation of skilled jobs in renewables, BESS, engineering, and grid integration in Indonesia, in addition to developing the country’s solar and energy storage supply chain capabilities. It will also support wider ASEAN ambitions for cross-border clean energy cooperation and energy integration.
“Our utility-scale project underscores TotalEnergies’ commitment to supporting the region’s energy transition efforts, while ensuring energy security. This project aims to drive the development of regional renewable energy infrastructure and advance the ASEAN Power Grid vision,” said Helle Kristoffersen, President Asia and Member of the Executive Committee, TotalEnergies.
“We are taking meaningful steps to advance regional connectivity and contribute to the acceleration of the energy transition in the region. Our Co-Investment Agreement reflects our strong alignment with Indonesia’s National Transformation Strategy (Asta Cita) – supporting green energy self-sufficiency and its bio-based resources industry through high value-added services. We aim to unlock long-term economic value for Indonesia by driving investment, develop Indonesia’s solar energy value chain and create skilled expertise in renewables,” said
Imelda Tanoto, Managing Director at RGE. Upon completion, the project will provide: significant green energy supply for domestic consumption to power green industrial complexes in Riau Province, supporting Indonesia’s efforts to drive economic growth and decarbonise key sectors; clean solar energy export to Singapore, contributing towards enhancing energy cooperation and renewable energy initiatives across the region.
