Jakarta, Jan. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto stated that he aims to optimize solar power plants nationwide to achieve energy self-sufficiency within five years.

Speaking during the launch of the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project at Refinery Unit V in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, on Monday (January 12), Prabowo said that energy self-sufficiency would be pursued alongside food and water self-sufficiency during his tenure.

"We will optimize solar energy by using solar panels, boost electrification to create our own energy, and stop energy imports. We expect to achieve energy self-sufficiency within five years," the president said.

Acknowledging the process may take years, Prabowo said he is satisfied as long as Indonesia m...