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ARTICLE · 30 JANUARY 2019

Indonesian Energy Ministry Issues Regulation On Rooftop Solar Power Systems

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Installation of the PV system can only begin after the application is formally approved.

IndonesiaEnergy and Natural Resources
Greita Anggraeni
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The Indonesian government has issued rules for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems.  Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) Regulation No. 49 of 2018 regarding the Utilization of Rooftop Solar Power Systems by Customers of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (MEMR Regulation 49/2018) governs the general requirements and procedures for the installation of rooftop PV systems by PLN  customers.

Application and Installation

Under MEMR Regulation 49/2018, the construction and installation of a rooftop PV system requires prior verification and approval from PLN. The verification and approval process involves submission of an application to the head of the relevant PLN area/distribution unit, accompanied by the required administrative and technical information. Required information includes PLN customer identification number,   installed capacity of the planned rooftop PV system, specifications of the equipment to be installed, and a one-line diagram of the

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