Buleleng, Bali, June 5 -- The Indonesian province of Bali is more determined than ever to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources.

Coincidentally, the tourism hotspot, also known as the Island of the Gods, has everything it needs to boost energy self-sufficiency with the help of eco-friendly energy sources such as mini hydropower plants (PLTMH).

Bali's rural areas, in particular, have abundant water resources that can be tapped for innovative power generation solutions. Unfortunately, not many people recognize this potential.

That said, setting up a PLTMH is not exactly straightforward.

It involves navigating bureaucratic permits, careful economic planning, and finding the right location -- ideally close to a water source with...