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Solar Panel Cleaning for Maximum Efficiency and Long-Term Performance
Solar panel cleaning can increase energy output by up to 30%. Learn how Chemitek’s professional, eco-friendly solutions help you maintain maximum efficiency all year round with SMSolar Indonesia.

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12 hours ago


Payback Period Calculation for Rooftop Solar PV
The payback period of a Rooftop Solar PV (PLTS Atap) system is the time it takes for electricity bill savings to cover the initial installation cost. In Indonesia, this typically ranges from 5 to 7 years, depending on factors like system size, PLN tariff, energy consumption, and solar radiation intensity. With solar panels lasting up to 25–30 years, homeowners can enjoy decades of free electricity after reaching break-even, making solar PV a profitable and sustainable investm

SMSolar
Sep 11


Licensing for Rooftop Solar PV Installation in Indonesia
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Regulation No. 2/2024 sets new rules for rooftop solar power (PLTS Atap) in Indonesia. On-Grid and Hybrid systems now require PLN approval, quotas, and safety certification, while Off-Grid systems remain exempt from PLN licensing. Understanding these differences helps property owners install solar panels legally, safely, and efficiently.

SMSolar
Sep 11


How a Solar PV System Works
Solar Power Plants (PLTS) are an eco-friendly solution to reduce electricity bills by converting sunlight into clean energy. In Indonesia, with its abundant sunshine, PLTS systems are highly effective for homes and businesses. There are three main types On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid each offering unique benefits depending on user needs.

SMSolar
Sep 11


Solar Growth in Indonesia
#YourSMSolarPartner On September 13 2017, the Minister of ESDM along with solar energy activists declared Gerakan Nasional Sejuta Surya...

SMSolar
Jun 29, 2021


Solar Energy in Indonesia by 2025
#YourSMSolarPartner The Director General of Energi Baru Terbarukan dan Konservasi Energi (EBTKE) of Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral...

SMSolar
Jun 1, 2021


Solar Panels and Their Components
#YourSMSolarPartner Solar panels contain solar (or photovoltaic) cells which absorb solar radiation to generate electricity or heat...

SMSolar
Apr 14, 2021


Net Metering
#YourSMSolarPartner Net Metering is a service mechanism that allows the export of electricity generated by solar photovoltaic (PV)...

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Apr 14, 2021
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